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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. What promise does Weller quickly break in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) To play fair.
(b) Not to lose his temper.
(c) To not use the Lord's name in vain.
(d) Not to yell.

2. As Fonsia loses her temper in Act 2, Scene 2, what changes take place in her language?
(a) She increasingly repeats herself.
(b) She begins to curse.
(c) Her statements become condescending.
(d) Her grammar becomes worse.

3. 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) Manipulating him.
(c) Mocking him.
(d) Trying to beat him at gin.

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

5. When Fonsia confronts Weller about his ruse in Act 2, Scene 2, what is Weller's response?
(a) He looses his temper.
(b) He denies it.
(c) He apologizes.
(d) He grovels.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 2, how does Fonsia drive home the example of Weller always having to be 'the victim of bad luck,' as opposed to accepting his mistakes?

2. In Act 2, Scene 1, Fonsia teasingly says what to Weller?

3. According to Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 2, what is it that she likes about Weller?

4. What did Fonsia do with the Ash Street house?

5. What are Weller's final words of the play?

Short Essay Questions

1. What point is Weller trying to drive home to Fonsia in his relation of the Ty Cobb story in Act 2, Scene 1?

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

3. How is Mrs. Mayes used by Weller to get Fonsia on the porch in Act 2, Scene 2?

4. What does Weller mean when he says "people say exactly what the hell they mean- then they say, 'I was only kidding.'"

5. What lie does Fonsia admit to making when seeking employment earlier in life?

6. How is Fonsia reminded of her mother in Act 2, Scene 1?

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

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

9. Weller guesses that Fonsia lied to him about her son's whereabouts. What is the significance of the lie, and what other lies has she told?

10. How does the weather differ in Act 2, Scene 2 from other scenes? Why is it important?

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