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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. How many points does Weller post in the first game in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) 0.
(b) 80.
(c) 10.
(d) 100.

2. What confession does Fonsia make to Weller towards the end of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) That she did cheat at gin.
(b) That she did turn him in to the nurses.
(c) That she is also on welfare.
(d) That her son does hate her.

3. What happened to Weller's business?
(a) Weller was thrown out of his business by his partners.
(b) Weller was bought out of his business by his partners.
(c) Weller's business was shut down by the state.
(d) Weller gave his business to his sons.

4. What does Weller refer to as "dumb Gin"?
(a) Holding face cards too long.
(b) Collecting royal straights.
(c) Collecting only straights.
(d) Knocking.

5. How did Fonsia separate from her husband?
(a) By packing up her son and leaving town.
(b) By suing him for everything he had.
(c) By moving out of the house.
(d) By putting everything he owned on the street.

Short Answer Questions

1. Weller suggests what about his business partners in Act 1, Scene 1?

2. What is the minimum number of cards needed for a straight in gin?

3. What is it in Act 1, Scene 2 that makes Fonsia dizzy?

4. According to Weller, the Welfare Department allows people to keep how much money?

5. How long has Fonsia been at the home?

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