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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In Act 2, Scene 1, what is Fonsia's response to the name Weller calls her?
(a) Storms off.
(b) Slaps him.
(c) Curses at him.
(d) Throws her cards at him.
2. What remark does Weller make in Act 2, Scene 2 that Fonsia considers the most insulting remark she has heard in her life?
(a) The problem with people in the world today is that "they have a mother who's just like you,"
(b) "You and your judgments ran [your husband] right out of the house."
(c) That Fonsia is "vindictive."
(d) "You've made [your son] feel like the lowest piece of crap on earth for so long he can't stand the sight of you,"
3. What part of gin does Fonsia wish to stick to at first?
(a) The winning part of the game
(b) The gin part of the game.
(c) The discarding part of the game.
(d) The knocking part of the game.
4. What is Weller's reaction of gin being called in the final hand in the play?
(a) He dances like a mad man in the rain.
(b) He flips over the table.
(c) He strikes out at Fonsia's chair with his cane.
(d) He throws the deck of cards at Fonsia.
5. Fonsia wins the first gin game by doing what?
(a) By trapping Weller with high cards and knocking.
(b) By being dealt the perfect hand and calling gin immediately.
(c) By picking up Weller's discarded Jack and calling gin.
(d) By calling gin and leaving the hand open, and having nothing to discard.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is a 'leg' considered in scoring gin?
2. Why does Fonsia think Weller might have gone crazy?
3. How old is Fonsia's oldest grandchild?
4. When Weller begins losing his temper at the game, Fonsia threatens what?
5. What is the name of the home?
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