1. In Act 2, Scene 1, what is Fonsia's response to the name Weller calls her?
(a) Throws her cards at him.
(b) Storms off.
(c) Slaps him.
(d) Curses at him.

2. At the end of Act 2, Scene 1, what does Fonsia threaten to do to Weller?
(a) Call a nurse.
(b) Throw the cards away.
(c) Call the police.
(d) Call her son.

3. What ruse does Weller use to get Fonsia to come out and see him on the porch in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) He has another resident of the home tell Fonsia that her ex-husband has come to visit her.
(b) He has another resident of the home tell Fonsia that her son has come to visit her.
(c) He has another resident of the home tell Fonsia that the Sunshine Ladies have come to visit her.
(d) He has another resident of the home tell Fonsia that her sister has come to visit her.

4. What dish do Weller and Fonsia complain of knowing of no one who likes it?
(a) Stewed tomatoes.
(b) Creamed corn.
(c) Boiled spinach.
(d) Celery root.

5. How does Weller plan to trick Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) By discarding a card that he needs.
(b) By switching the card he plans to discard at the last second.
(c) By knocking.
(d) By discarding a face card.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 2, how does Fonsia drive home the example of Weller always having to be 'the victim of bad luck,' as opposed to accepting his mistakes?

2. What is Weller's criticism of the Unitarian group in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. Why does Weller seek out Fonsia at the beginning of Act 2?

4. In Act 2, Scene 1, Fonsia criticizes Weller for what?

5. According to Weller, Fonsia makes harsh judgments. How does he feel that she's judged him?

(see the answer key)

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