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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After losing the first hand of only their second game, Weller is no longer concerned about what?
(a) About cheating.
(b) About playing to only 80.
(c) About Fonsia's memory.
(d) About finding a worthy adversary.

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

4. What is the dietitian's name?
(a) Mrs. Gibran.
(b) Mr. Jameson.
(c) Mr. Jabon.
(d) Ms. Cameron.

5. What illness does Fonsia have that requires constant care?
(a) Alzheimers.
(b) Diabetes.
(c) Meningitis.
(d) Lung Cancer.

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

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

8. How many grandchildren does Fonsia have?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

9. While Weller's face is turning red in frustration, what is Fonsia doing?
(a) Frowning over her cards.
(b) Watching television through the window.
(c) Fiddling with her cards and humming a tune.
(d) Crunching her candy and tapping her foot to a march.

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

11. Fonsia wins a hand of gin that Weller would have won had he knocked. What card is she waiting for that eventually wins her the hand?
(a) The wild card.
(b) An ace.
(c) The four of diamonds.
(d) A queen.

12. How is the second hand of the second game won in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) By Weller, who wins in three rounds.
(b) By Fonsia, who knocks to win.
(c) By Fonsia, who receives a perfect hand.
(d) By Weller, who receives a perfect hand.

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

14. What does Weller believe the staff of the Home stole from him?
(a) His prescriptions.
(b) A three hundred dollar watch.
(c) His Social Security check.
(d) His cash.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Fonsia and Weller, what does the Home lack more than anything else?

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

3. How did Fonsia get over the 'spells' she had after her divorce?

4. How many cards are dealt to the dealer in the gin game?

5. Weller describes what as being the worst feeling of his life?

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