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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Fonsia, the staff never offers her 'her' medicine, but instead patronizingly does what?
(a) Offers "Honey's" medicine.
(b) Offers "her" medicine.
(c) Offers "our" medicine.
(d) Offers"yummy" medicine.

2. What is the score of the first hand played?
(a) Weller 42.
(b) Weller 55.
(c) Fonsia 20.
(d) Fonsia 42.

3. How many kids does Weller have?
(a) 3 children.
(b) 4 children.
(c) 1 child.
(d) 2 children.

4. What is a 'leg' considered in scoring gin?
(a) The carryover of points from one game to the next.
(b) The difference between the winner's score and the other player's score.
(c) The difference between the dealer's score and the leader's score.
(d) The difference between the score winning the game and the score of the next highest player.

5. What day does Act 1, Scene 2 take place?
(a) 1 week after the day of the first scene.
(b) 1 month after the day of the first scene.
(c) 3 days after the day of the first scene.
(d) 1 day after the day of the first scene.

6. When Weller claims to have a good hand, what is Fonsia's response?
(a) "I hope you win."
(b) "I've got a good one, too."
(c) "Good, it's about time."
(d) "May the best woman win."

7. What is Weller's reaction to the televangelist?
(a) He gives him the finger.
(b) He laughs.
(c) He dismisses him with a wave.
(d) He prays.

8. What score does Fonsia win the fourth hand of gin with in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) 91.
(b) 142.
(c) 33.
(d) 75.

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

10. What is the minimum number of cards needed for a straight in gin?
(a) 3 cards.
(b) 2 cards.
(c) 4 cards.
(d) 5 cards.

11. According to Weller, how does Fonsia play the first hand well?
(a) By retaining the Kings.
(b) By discarding her high cards.
(c) By discarding what he needed.
(d) By knocking.

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

13. What illness does Weller claim he suffers from in Act One?
(a) An advanced case of tooth decay.
(b) An advanced case writer's block.
(c) An advanced case of hum bug.
(d) An advanced case of old age.

14. How old is Fonsia's youngest grandchild?
(a) 12.
(b) 18.
(c) 8.
(d) 16.

15. What is Fonsia's son's name?
(a) Lonny.
(b) Larry.
(c) Devon.
(d) David.

Short Answer Questions

1. What mistake does Fonsia make in the first hand of the first game that spoils the round?

2. While Weller's face is turning red in frustration, what is Fonsia doing?

3. What comment does Fonsia make regarding Gladys Maye?

4. According to Weller, what is the one sin in card playing?

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

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