3. Fonsia claims that her mother would have killed her for playing cards. Why is that?
(a) Fonsia's mother considered card playing gambling, and would have looked down upon it.
(b) Fonsia's mother considered card playing a sin, and would have looked down upon it.
(c) Fonsia's mother considered card playing a man's game, and would have looked down upon it.
(d) Fonsia's mother considered card playing below their station, and would have looked down upon it.

4. What is 'reassuring' to Weller?
(a) That Fonsia isn't happy about winning.
(b) That Fonsia is carrying high cards.
(c) That Fonsia is getting a big head.
(d) That Fonsia isn't even trying.

5. According to Weller, the Welfare Department allows people to keep how much money?
(a) $2,500.
(b) $3,000.
(c) $1,500.
(d) $2,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Fonsia's oldest grandchild?

2. What is Weller's response to Fonsia's winning the last hand of gin in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. What day does Act 1, Scene 2 take place?

4. Weller describes what as being the worst feeling of his life?

5. How old is Fonsia's son?

Short Essay Questions

1. What health condition of Weller's is Fonsia becoming concerned about at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?

2. What does the attire of the two characters suggest about their respective attitudes in Act 1, Scene 1?

3. At the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2, Weller's actions contrast his earlier behavior and his current dress. How so, and what does this suggest about him?

4. In Act 1, Scene 2, Weller states that "half of them are catatonic... and... the ones who do talk make you appreciate the ones who don't." Who is the quote in regards to, and what is it about the talking that bothers both characters?

5. In Act 1, Scene 1, what conditions find the two characters at the home?

6. In Act 1, Scene 2, why would Fonsia's father turn over in his grave, according to Weller?

7. Prior to the deal being made in Act 1, Scene 2, how would you characterize this scene - as more of a comedy or a tragedy?

8. What does Gladys Mayes represent in the play?

9. What do you think is Weller's opinion of the other residents of the home after reading Act 1, Scene 1?

10. How does the scoring, according to the Hollywood style, work in gin?

(see the answer keys)

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