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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 1, if Weller could see himself, he would what?
(a) He "would quit playing cards altogether."
(b) He "would call a doctor."
(c) He "would go send himself to bed."
(d) He "wouldn't act this way."

2. When is lightning used in the final scene of the play?
(a) At the beginning and end.
(b) At times of dramatic physical action.
(c) When Fonsia makes true statements.
(d) At the end of statements made by Weller.

3. What evidence does Weller provide in Act 2, Scene 2 to reflect Fonsia's vindictiveness?
(a) Mrs. Gibran.
(b) Her treatment of the Ash St. House.
(c) Her plyaing of the Jack of Hearts.
(d) Her ex-husband.

4. What inconsequential mistake in her card playing does Weller bring to Fonsia's attention?
(a) Of not having her card total ready when calling gin.
(b) Of not putting the discard card face up when calling gin.
(c) Of not putting the discard card face down when calling gin.
(d) For slapping her cards when calling gin.

5. In Act 2, Scene 1, what is Fonsia's first reaction to Weller getting the cards?
(a) Fonsia's first response is to leave.
(b) Fonsia's first response is to pretend to be ill.
(c) Fonsia's first response is to claim she will win.
(d) Fonsia's first response is to proclaim that she will not play.

6. What card does Weller give Fonsia in the final hand, that he claims to know she needs?
(a) An ace.
(b) A king.
(c) A jack.
(d) A queen.

7. How did Weller find himself in this Home?
(a) Himself, by giving them the last of his savings.
(b) Weller was placed in this home by the Welfare Department.
(c) His sons placed him in "this cheap home."
(d) He had to beg them to take him now that he was out of money.

8. What parallel does Fonsia draw between Weller and her ex-husband in the final scene?
(a) He is also abusive.
(b) He is also self-centered.
(c) He is also "always the victim."
(d) He is also "a filthy foul mouth."

9. How does Weller create some levity in the middle of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) By beating the furniture with his cane.
(b) By doing some card tricks..
(c) By going into a tirade about the poor, drunken, condition of the Home.
(d) By dancing in the rain.

10. What exclamation by Fonsia does Act 2, Scene 1 end with?
(a) "Gin. Goodnight!"
(b) "Gin you Jerk!"
(c) "Gin! Gin! Gin!"
(d) "Gin, Goddamnit. Gin!"

11. What is the Extended Family?
(a) It is what the staff refers to themselves as.
(b) A church group that delivers canned food to the Home.
(c) A group that visited the Home to steal goods, but under the auspices of being an entertainment.
(d) A group that visited the Home looking for substitute Grandparents.

12. Why does Fonsia think Weller wants to meet her on the porch in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) She thinks Weller is lonely.
(b) She thinks Weller is simply sad.
(c) She thinks Weller is bored.
(d) She thinks Weller is possibly crazy.

13. What signs does Weller show of possibly having a heart attack?
(a) He stumbles and holds his right arm.
(b) He clutches his chest.
(c) He collapses.
(d) His face turns red and he passes out.

14. After making the mistake of getting sick, what mistake did Weller make next?
(a) The next mistake Weller made was the mistake of falling in love.
(b) Of trying to "fix things."
(c) Of getting well.
(d) Of going back to work.

15. How does Fonsia win the last hand of gin in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) By Weller knocking.
(b) By getting gin on Weller's discard.
(c) On the draw.
(d) By knocking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Weller says he would have knocked Fonsia's teeth in had she done to him what she did to her spouse. What is her response?

2. How did Weller lose his savings?

3. What ruse does Weller use to get Fonsia to come out and see him on the porch in Act 2, Scene 2?

4. What are Weller's final words of the play?

5. In Act 2, Scene 2, Fonsia counters that it is Weller who is vindictive. In what way?

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