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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Fonsia, why does she acquiesce and play a game of gin in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Because she didn't want to interact with the Extended Family.
(b) Because the Sunshine Ladies were running late.
(c) Because Weller would only pester her until she played.
(d) Because it might shut Weller up.

2. What game does Weller deal while he and Fonsia converse at the start of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) A hand rummy.
(b) A hand of gin.
(c) A hand of solitaire.
(d) A hand of poker.

3. Why does Weller throw the score card to the ground in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Because Fonsia stands up for herself.
(b) Because he can't remember the score and it doesn't matter anyhow.
(c) Because Fonsia knocked again.
(d) Because he has yet to win a single hand.

4. Why does Fonsia discard a Jack in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Because she doesn't need it.
(b) Because Weller citicized her for holding too many face cards earlier.
(c) Because she hoped to close the game with the next hand.
(d) So Weller can win a hand.

5. Who does Weller claim to be talking to when talking to himself in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) To 'the god of Gin.'.
(b) To his 'angel.'.
(c) To his 'little man.'.
(d) To his 'shadow.'.

6. In dealing the last hand of gin in Act 2, Scene 2, what does Weller do differently?
(a) Deals to Fonsia first.
(b) Deals himself first.
(c) Cuts the deck.
(d) Asks Fonsia to keep score.

7. What does Weller accuse Fonsia of doing in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Of convincing the staff to change Weller's medications.
(b) Of cheating.
(c) Of convincing the staff to send a psychologist out to see Weller.
(d) Of turning him in to the nurses and branding him a trouble-maker.

8. Who does Fonsia call for at the end of the play?
(a) The Nurse.
(b) For her son.
(c) Weller.
(d) For Mrs. Gibran.

9. Who are the Sunshine Ladies?
(a) A gospel group.
(b) The nurses who hand out medication.
(c) A group that visits the Home.
(d) The ladies who prepare meals at the Home.

10. What time of day does Act 2, Scene 1 take place?
(a) Lunch.
(b) Evening.
(c) Morning.
(d) Breakfast.

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

12. What confession does Fonsia make to Weller towards the end of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) That her son does hate her.
(b) That she did turn him in to the nurses.
(c) That she did cheat at gin.
(d) That she is also on welfare.

13. At the end of Act 2, Scene 1, what does Fonsia threaten to do to Weller?
(a) Call her son.
(b) Call the police.
(c) Throw the cards away.
(d) Call a nurse.

14. In Act 2, Scene 1, who does Weller claim gave Fonsia the card she needed?
(a) The Devil.
(b) God.
(c) His little man.
(d) Witchcraft.

15. How does Fonsia explain her son's disinterest in visiting her?
(a) He 'is mad about the divorce.'
(b) He 'has son's of his own now.'
(c) He 'just doesn't bother.'
(d) He 'doesn't care for anyone but himself.'

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the way in which Fonsia plays her discard in the final hand of the play vindictive?

2. What can be "rather awesome at times," according to Weller?

3. What worry did Fonsia have when she was working?

4. According to Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 1, she isn't being tough, but is instead what?

5. According to Weller in Act 2, Scene 1, what is the hottest topic of discussion at the Home?

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