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

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

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

4. In this game of gin, what is 'knocking'?
(a) Knocking is allowed once a game and is a pass on drawing a card.
(b) Knocking allows a player to pick up a discarded card.
(c) Knocking is a rule only the dealer can invoke requiring the player to discard two cards.
(d) Knocking is an alternate way of winning based on who has the fewest unmatched points in their hand.

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

6. According to Fonsia and Weller, what does the Home lack more than anything else?
(a) Cuisine.
(b) Sufficient staff.
(c) Entertainment.
(d) Decent conversation.

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

8. What does Weller blame his relationship with his children on?
(a) The court system.
(b) His parents.
(c) His work ethic.
(d) His second wife.

9. What home does Fonsia wish to go to?
(a) The Calvinist home.
(b) The Lutheran home.
(c) The Catholic home.
(d) The Presbyterian home.

10. How many cards are dealt to the dealer in the gin game?
(a) 11.
(b) 10.
(c) 12.
(d) 9.

11. As Weller begins losing his temper, he begins yelling. He also begins doing what?
(a) Holding his chest.
(b) Swearing.
(c) Kicking the furniture.
(d) Making bigoted remarks.

12. What change in appearance has overcome both characters in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) They both appear ill.
(b) They are both dressed informally.
(c) They are both neatly dressed.
(d) Both are dressed for cold weather.

13. What does Weller decide to call Fonsia?
(a) By her proper name.
(b) By whatever name comes to mind first.
(c) By his own nickname.
(d) By her nickname.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Weller's rage, he confirms having what health condition, although he claimed to have no condition in Act 1, Scene 1?

2. What is the first move of the gin game?

3. What was the name of Fonsia's husband?

4. How could Weller's statement that 'Gin is a relaxing game,' bear out in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. According to Weller, the Welfare Department allows people to keep how much money?

(see the answer keys)

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