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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 this game of gin, what is 'knocking'?
(a) Knocking is an alternate way of winning based on who has the fewest unmatched points in their hand.
(b) Knocking allows a player to pick up a discarded card.
(c) Knocking is a rule only the dealer can invoke requiring the player to discard two cards.
(d) Knocking is allowed once a game and is a pass on drawing a card.

2. How does the Home, according to Weller, promote the theft of tenants' goods?
(a) By understaffing.
(b) By not making theft a firing offense.
(c) By not providing safes.
(d) By not paying well enough.

3. Weller describes what as being the worst feeling of his life?
(a) His first week in the Home.
(b) A kind of panic attack.
(c) His losing streak.
(d) His divorce proceedings.

4. Where does Fonsia's son live?
(a) Hollywood.
(b) Denver.
(c) Vancouver.
(d) Ottawa.

5. What time of day does Act 2, Scene 1 take place?
(a) Breakfast.
(b) Evening.
(c) Morning.
(d) Lunch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What best describes the relationship between Weller and his children?

2. As Fonsia loses her temper in Act 2, Scene 2, what changes take place in her language?

3. What is Fonsia's nickname?

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

5. What is Fonsia's son's name?

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