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

2. 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) Manipulating him.
(b) Trying to beat him at gin.
(c) Trying to find more things to tattle on him for.
(d) Mocking him.

3. How did Weller find himself in this Home?
(a) Weller was placed in this home by the Welfare Department.
(b) He had to beg them to take him now that he was out of money.
(c) Himself, by giving them the last of his savings.
(d) His sons placed him in "this cheap home."

4. Why does Weller throw the score card to the ground in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Because he can't remember the score and it doesn't matter anyhow.
(b) Because Fonsia stands up for herself.
(c) Because he has yet to win a single hand.
(d) Because Fonsia knocked again.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who are the Sunshine Ladies?

3. What worry did Fonsia have when she was working?

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

5. In Act 2, Scene 1, after Weller claims that Fonsia will no longer receive any help from him, what happens?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Fonsia criticizes Weller for always blaming his failures on bad luck. How is this criticism true?

3. 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?

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

5. Although Weller disagrees at first, why does Fonsia think he wants her on the porch in Act 2, Scene 2?

6. Given his behavior throughout the play, has Weller gone mad in Act 2, Scene 1?

7. In Act 2, Scene 1 Weller says "You can't keep anything around here." What connection does this have with Act 1, Scene 2?

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

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

10. How many hands has Weller won throughout the play?

(see the answer keys)

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