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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Act 2, Scene 1, after Weller claims that Fonsia will no longer receive any help from him, what happens?
(a) Fonsia is of help to him by discarding a card he needs.
(b) He discards the card she needs for gin.
(c) Fonsia knocks and wins the game.
(d) He calls gin, but incorrectly.

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

4. In Act 2, Scene 1, what is Fonsia's response to the name Weller calls her?
(a) Curses at him.
(b) Throws her cards at him.
(c) Storms off.
(d) Slaps him.

5. What promise does Weller quickly break in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Not to lose his temper.
(b) Not to yell.
(c) To not use the Lord's name in vain.
(d) To play fair.

6. When Fonsia confronts Weller about his ruse in Act 2, Scene 2, what is Weller's response?
(a) He apologizes.
(b) He looses his temper.
(c) He denies it.
(d) He grovels.

7. 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 possibly crazy.
(c) She thinks Weller is bored.
(d) She thinks Weller is simply sad.

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

9. According to Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 1, she isn't being tough, but is instead what?
(a) Not feeling hospitable.
(b) Fed up.
(c) Tired.
(d) Being fair.

10. How long was Weller in the Bel Air convalescent home?
(a) 2.5 years.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 1/2 year.

11. 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 proclaim that she will not play.
(c) Fonsia's first response is to pretend to be ill.
(d) Fonsia's first response is to claim she will win.

12. What compliment does Weller make to Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) For her card playing.
(b) For having a good mind.
(c) For her good manners.
(d) For her style.

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

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

15. When it comes to men, Fonsia admits that she's been what?
(a) Unlucky.
(b) Been unhappy.
(c) Worn the pants.
(d) Had to outsmart them.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Fonsia, why does she acquiesce and play a game of gin in Act 2, Scene 1?

2. At the end of Act 2, Scene 1, what does Fonsia threaten to do to Weller?

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 inconsequential mistake in her card playing does Weller bring to Fonsia's attention?

5. How does Weller plan to trick Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 1?

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