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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 2, what does Weller accuse Fonsia of doing by coming out to the porch when she knew it was a ruse?
(a) Trying to find more things to tattle on him for.
(b) Mocking him.
(c) Manipulating him.
(d) Trying to beat him at gin.

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

3. According to Weller in Act 2, Scene 1, what happens when you get too far away from playing gin?
(a) Boredom.
(b) Altzheimer's.
(c) Anxiety.
(d) Atrophy.

4. How did Weller lose his savings?
(a) He spent his savings on trying to reconnect with his family.
(b) Gambling.
(c) He became ill.
(d) He spent his savings in trying to win back his business.

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

6. In Act 2, Scene 1, what threat brings Fonsia to the card table?
(a) The threat of interacting with the other 'glassy eyed' tenants.
(b) The threat of gospel hour.
(c) The threat of another magicial performace.
(d) The threat of rain.

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) Because he will say anything to get her to play gin.
(c) For creating the rouse to get her out on the porch.
(d) Because he has no relationship with his children.

8. What card does Weller claim Fonsia fed him in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) The Jack of Hearts.
(b) The Ace of Spades.
(c) The Jack of Clubs.
(d) The Jack of Diamonds.

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

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

11. In Act 2, Scene 1, Fonsia teasingly says what to Weller?
(a) "I just play like an expert."
(b) "You can't win."
(c) "You are just jealous."
(d) "I am an expert!"

12. 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.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Weller's accomplice in his ruse in Act 2, Scene 2?

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

3. When Fonsia confronts Weller about his ruse in Act 2, Scene 2, what is Weller's response?

4. Who are the Sunshine Ladies?

5. As Fonsia loses her temper in Act 2, Scene 2, what changes take place in her language?

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