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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) At times of dramatic physical action.
(b) At the beginning and end.
(c) At the end of statements made by Weller.
(d) When Fonsia makes true statements.

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

3. 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.

4. What illness put Weller in the convalescent home?
(a) Diabetes.
(b) A heart attack.
(c) Lung cancer.
(d) A stroke.

5. How does Weller use Fonsia's son against her in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) To underscore her wealth.
(b) To underscore her loneliness.
(c) To underscore her abrasiveness.
(d) To question her honesty.

6. What force does Weller decide is at hand in Fonsia's winning streak in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Karma.
(b) Witchcraft.
(c) Mind reading.
(d) Divine Intervention.

7. What is Weller's criticism of the Unitarian group in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) They want to improve everything.
(b) They want to criticize everything.
(c) They want to psychoanalyze everything.
(d) They want to steal everything.

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

9. 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 Weller would only pester her until she played.
(c) Because it might shut Weller up.
(d) Because the Sunshine Ladies were running late.

10. What happened to Weller's business?
(a) Weller was thrown out of his business by his partners.
(b) Weller was bought out of his business by his partners.
(c) Weller gave his business to his sons.
(d) Weller's business was shut down by the state.

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

12. According to Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 2, what is it that she likes about Weller?
(a) His sarcasm.
(b) His sense of humor.
(c) His stories.
(d) His intellect.

13. What kind of work did Fonsia do before retiring?
(a) Accountant.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Secretary.
(d) Apartment manager.

14. 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?
(a) She would have had him thrown in jail.
(b) She would never have given him the chance.
(c) He wouldn't dare.
(d) Asks if this is why his first wife left him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What day does the final scene of the play take place on?

2. How did Weller lose his savings?

3. Who are the Sunshine Ladies?

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

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

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