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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What exclamation by Fonsia does Act 2, Scene 1 end with?
(a) "Gin. Goodnight!"
(b) "Gin, Goddamnit. Gin!"
(c) "Gin! Gin! Gin!"
(d) "Gin you Jerk!"

7. What action does Weller take to try to mollify Fonsia as she is crying on the porch?
(a) He holds her hand.
(b) He retreives the pillow for her.
(c) He kisses her.
(d) He puts his sweater around Fonsia.

8. 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.

9. How does Fonsia win the last hand of gin in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) By getting gin on Weller's discard.
(b) On the draw.
(c) By Weller knocking.
(d) By knocking.

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

11. How does Weller create some levity in the middle of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) By going into a tirade about the poor, drunken, condition of the Home.
(b) By beating the furniture with his cane.
(c) By doing some card tricks..
(d) By dancing in the rain.

12. According to Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 1, if Weller could see himself, he would what?
(a) He "would call a doctor."
(b) He "wouldn't act this way."
(c) He "would go send himself to bed."
(d) He "would quit playing cards altogether."

13. How is the way in which Fonsia plays her discard in the final hand of the play vindictive?
(a) By pretending to discard the card Weller needs, then calling gin at the last second.
(b) By laughing hysterically after drawing the card she needed to win.
(c) By calling Weller a name as she calls gin.
(d) By taking Weller's discard and closing the game with it.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Weller claim to be talking to when talking to himself in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. What word did Fonsia have to look up for twenty-five years?

4. What card does Weller claim Fonsia fed him in Act 2, Scene 1?

5. What does Weller accuse Fonsia of doing in Act 2, Scene 2?

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