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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 happened to Weller's business?
(a) Weller gave his business to his sons.
(b) Weller was thrown out of his business by his partners.
(c) Weller was bought out of his business by his partners.
(d) Weller's business was shut down by the state.

2. What remark does Weller make in Act 2, Scene 2 that Fonsia considers the most insulting remark she has heard in her life?
(a) "You've made [your son] feel like the lowest piece of crap on earth for so long he can't stand the sight of you,"
(b) "You and your judgments ran [your husband] right out of the house."
(c) The problem with people in the world today is that "they have a mother who's just like you,"
(d) That Fonsia is "vindictive."

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

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What confession does Fonsia make to Weller towards the end of Act 2, Scene 2?

3. What inconsequential mistake in her card playing does Weller bring to Fonsia's attention?

4. 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?

5. What time of day does Act 2, Scene 1 take place?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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?

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

7. In the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1, Weller's temper is the subject of the players discussion. What is Fonsia alluding to when she says "I don't think I'm so much afraid of what you're going to do to me. I just don't know what's going to happen next..."

8. What is the source of Fonsia's friction with her son?

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

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

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