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

2. What card does Weller give Fonsia in the final hand, that he claims to know she needs?
(a) A king.
(b) An ace.
(c) A jack.
(d) A queen.

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

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

5. What inconsequential mistake in her card playing does Weller bring to Fonsia's attention?
(a) Of not having her card total ready when calling gin.
(b) For slapping her cards when calling gin.
(c) Of not putting the discard card face up when calling gin.
(d) Of not putting the discard card face down when calling gin.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Weller, Fonsia makes harsh judgments. How does he feel that she's judged him?

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

4. What signs does Weller show of possibly having a heart attack?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Towards the end of Act 2, Scene 1, Weller begins talking to himself. How is this 'craziness' foreshadowed?

8. In what way does the weather follow Weller's cues in Act 2, Scene 2?

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

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

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