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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Who does Weller claim to be talking to when talking to himself in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) To his 'shadow.'.
(b) To 'the god of Gin.'.
(c) To his 'little man.'.
(d) To his 'angel.'.

5. 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 knocking.
(d) By Weller knocking.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 1, what threat brings Fonsia to the card table?

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

3. In dealing the last hand of gin in Act 2, Scene 2, what does Weller do differently?

4. How does Fonsia explain her son's disinterest in visiting her?

5. How is the way in which Fonsia plays her discard in the final hand of the play vindictive?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does the rain storm in Act 2, Scene 2 complement Fonsia's emotions?

2. What word in particular was Fonsia daunted by when working?

3. What has Fonsia done to Weller since their last meeting in Act 2, Scene 1 that has upset him?

4. Weller criticizes Fonsia for being vindictive. How does she exemplify this behavior?

5. What is the significance of the choir striking up in the last moments of the closing scene of the play? What kind of tune might they be singing?

6. How did Fonsia fear the lie she told to win employment would be found out?

7. Explain the exchange of the sweater in Act 2, Scene 2. What could the exchange of the sweater represent?

8. In Act 2, Scene 1, are Weller's apologies sincere? What about his motive?

9. In Act 2, Scene 1, the play takes place in the evening. What is the significance of this time change?

10. Besides apologizing, what other emotional techniques does Weller use to convince Fonsia to play a round of cards in Act 2, Scene 1?

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