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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. According to Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 1, she isn't being tough, but is instead what?
(a) Fed up.
(b) Tired.
(c) Being fair.
(d) Not feeling hospitable.

2. What is Weller's response to Fonsia's winning the last hand of gin in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) To go into a rage and overturn the card table.
(b) To bow to her and without a word, exit the scene.
(c) To throw the score sheet and curse at Fonsia.
(d) To storm from the stage.

3. While Weller's face is turning red in frustration, what is Fonsia doing?
(a) Fiddling with her cards and humming a tune.
(b) Crunching her candy and tapping her foot to a march.
(c) Frowning over her cards.
(d) Watching television through the window.

4. What word did Fonsia have to look up for twenty-five years?
(a) Sarcasm.
(b) Inconsequential.
(c) Ill.
(d) Tranferred.

5. What change in appearance has overcome both characters in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Both are dressed for cold weather.
(b) They are both neatly dressed.
(c) They are both dressed informally.
(d) They both appear ill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What action does Weller take to try to mollify Fonsia as she is crying on the porch?

2. According to Weller, how can you get more Hollywoods traveling West?

3. How is the second hand of the second game won in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. How did Weller lose his savings?

5. What compliment does Weller make to Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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