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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 is the way in which Fonsia plays her discard in the final hand of the play vindictive?
(a) By calling Weller a name as she calls gin.
(b) By laughing hysterically after drawing the card she needed to win.
(c) By pretending to discard the card Weller needs, then calling gin at the last second.
(d) By taking Weller's discard and closing the game with it.

2. What best describes the relationship between Weller and his children?
(a) They have a combative relationsip.
(b) They have lost touch with one another.
(c) They have a 'fiscal' relationship.
(d) They have a mistrusting relationship.

3. What is 'reassuring' to Weller?
(a) That Fonsia is carrying high cards.
(b) That Fonsia isn't happy about winning.
(c) That Fonsia is getting a big head.
(d) That Fonsia isn't even trying.

4. In Act 1, Scene 2, Weller explains how he started enjoying playing gin earlier in life. What context did he play in?
(a) As a traveling salesman.
(b) As a business partner.
(c) As a father.
(d) As a businessman on business trips.

5. What is the name of the home?
(a) Horace.
(b) Bentley.
(c) Granger.
(d) Aston.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Fonsia's oldest grandchild?

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

3. According to Weller, how many of his teammates attended Cobb's funeral?

4. In Act 2, Scene 2, Fonsia counters that it is Weller who is vindictive. In what way?

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

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