The Gin Game Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

D. L. Coburn
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 125 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Gin Game Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

D. L. Coburn
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 125 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is it in Act 1, Scene 2 that makes Fonsia dizzy?
(a) Her winning streak.
(b) The hot weather.
(c) Lack of sleep.
(d) Pills.

4. What card games is Fonsia familiar with?
(a) Poker and Gin.
(b) Pinochle and Rummy.
(c) Pinochle and Solitaire.
(d) Cribbage and Solitaire.

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

6. What is Fonsia's last name?
(a) Darington.
(b) Johnson.
(c) Dorsey.
(d) Marvin.

7. How was Fonsia raised?
(a) As a 'stoic Presbyterian.'
(b) As an Orthodox Jew.
(c) As a Southern Baptist.
(d) As an 'old time Methodist.'

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

9. What three cards does Weller need to win at the end of Act 1?
(a) Any 5, any 6, or the 7 of Clubs.
(b) Any 2 or the King of Clubs.
(c) Any ace.
(d) Only the 7of Clubs.

10. In Weller's rage, he confirms having what health condition, although he claimed to have no condition in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Eating issues.
(b) Heart problems.
(c) Diabetes.
(d) Psychotic episodes.

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

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

13. According to Weller in Act 1, Scene 2, how are the percentages looking?
(a) They are beginning to favor him.
(b) They are beginning to even out.
(c) They are beginning to favor Fonsia.
(d) They are beginning to disfavor him.

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

15. What game is Weller playing at the opening of the play?
(a) Five card draw.
(b) Solitaire.
(c) Texas hold 'em.
(d) Cribbage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What scoring system does Weller employ in scoring gin?

2. What comment does Fonsia make regarding Gladys Maye?

3. What illness does Fonsia have that requires constant care?

4. Weller draws what insult from the following statement by Fonsia: "I can't help it"?

5. What does Weller believe the staff of the Home stole from him?

(see the answer keys)

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