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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Weller seek out Fonsia at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) To tell her that her family is there to see her.
(b) To check on her condition.
(c) To apologize to her.
(d) To tell her his watch was found by the police.

4. What kept Fonsia's husband from using violence against her?
(a) He was already wanted by the police.
(b) He was "too drunk to stand, as it was."
(c) He was happy to have the relationship end.
(d) He was "too much of a coward."

5. 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.

6. 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 "wouldn't act this way."
(c) He "would go send himself to bed."
(d) He "would call a doctor."

7. In Act 2, Scene 2, Fonsia counters that it is Weller who is vindictive. In what way?
(a) Because he sued his partners just to get even.
(b) For creating the rouse to get her out on the porch.
(c) Because he will say anything to get her to play gin.
(d) Because he has no relationship with his children.

8. How does Weller plan to trick Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) By switching the card he plans to discard at the last second.
(b) By knocking.
(c) By discarding a card that he needs.
(d) By discarding a face card.

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

10. In Act 2, Scene 1, according to Fonsia, every second breath of Weller's has to be what?
(a) An insult.
(b) Short.
(c) Forced.
(d) A curse.

11. What one subject does Mrs. Leala want to discuss?
(a) Only her funeral arrangements.
(b) Only food.
(c) Only her son William.
(d) Her plans for going to the Presbyterian Home.

12. In Act 2, Scene 1, Fonsia criticizes Weller for what?
(a) Having a bad temper and a chauvinist streak.
(b) Having a horrible temper and being a racist.
(c) Having a sarcastic streak and a chauvinist attitude.
(d) Having a sarcastic streak and a horrible temper.

13. What are Weller's final words of the play?
(a) "Damnit to hell"
(b) "I win, I win!"
(c) "Gin, gin, gin."
(d) His final words are to call for a doctor.

14. In Act 2, Scene 1, what is Weller referring to when he says "a warehouse for the intellectually and emotionally dead."
(a) The Hospice Ward.
(b) The State Legislature.
(c) The Senate.
(d) The Home.

15. According to Weller, Fonsia makes harsh judgments. How does he feel that she's judged him?
(a) Made him out to be crazy.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) Made him out to be a hopeless sinner.
(d) Made him out to be a potential murderer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After making the mistake of getting sick, what mistake did Weller make next?

3. How does Fonsia win the last hand of gin in Act 2, Scene 1?

4. How does Weller use Fonsia's son against her in Act 2, Scene 1?

5. In Act 2, Scene 1, Fonsia teasingly says what to Weller?

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