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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Fonsia misplace her card in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Under the ash tray.
(b) In her mouth.
(c) Behind her ear.
(d) In her lap.

2. What does Weller think drives the management of the Home to provide entertainment?
(a) That without entertainment the tenants would 'turn them in for their cooking.'
(b) That without entertainment the tenants would 'drop dead... en masse.'
(c) That without entertainment the tenants would 'revolt.'
(d) That without entertainment the tenants would 'find some other dive to die in.'

3. According to Weller, the Welfare Department allows people to keep how much money?
(a) $2,000.
(b) $2,500.
(c) $1,500.
(d) $3,000.

4. How could Weller's statement that 'Gin is a relaxing game,' bear out in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) In direct contrast to the action.
(b) Perfectly in this scene, but none of the later scenes.
(c) For Fonsia only.
(d) Conforming to the action.

5. How many points do Fonsia and Weller play to in their first game?
(a) 50 point.
(b) 150 points.
(c) 200 points.
(d) 100 points.

6. When Weller begins losing his temper at the game, Fonsia threatens what?
(a) To stop playing.
(b) To start keeping score herself.
(c) To beat him without letting him score a single point.
(d) To start playing seriously.

7. What does the family of Gladys Maye do to Weller that annoys him?
(a) Uses him as an example of a well-fed tenant.
(b) Uses him as an example of a content retiree.
(c) Uses him an example of a possible 'play mate.'
(d) Uses him as an example of a possible suitor.

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

9. What is the name of Fonsia's youngest grandchild?
(a) Steven.
(b) Lonny.
(c) Larry.
(d) Bagley.

10. Weller suggests what about his business partners in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) That they were unethical.
(b) That they were trouble.
(c) That they want him back in the business.
(d) That they charged more than was right for their consulting.

11. How many cards are dealt to the player (non-dealer)?
(a) 10.
(b) 12.
(c) 13.
(d) 11.

12. Fonsia wins the first gin game by doing what?
(a) By trapping Weller with high cards and knocking.
(b) By being dealt the perfect hand and calling gin immediately.
(c) By picking up Weller's discarded Jack and calling gin.
(d) By calling gin and leaving the hand open, and having nothing to discard.

13. Who is the luckiest person Weller has ever seen play gin?
(a) His son.
(b) Fonsia.
(c) Himself.
(d) His ex-wife.

14. What is Weller's complaint about the family of Gladys Maye?
(a) They're too loud.
(b) They're too large.
(c) They're too stingy.
(d) They're too puritanical.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What comment does Fonsia make regarding Gladys Maye?

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

3. What is Fonsia's nickname?

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

5. What dish do Weller and Fonsia complain of knowing of no one who likes it?

(see the answer keys)

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