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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2 and Analysis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During Oscar and Felix's first conversation alone, Felix jumps up and does what?
(a) Begins to loudly sob.
(b) Runs from the room.
(c) Hops on one leg.
(d) Screams.

2. What is Oscar's wife's name?
(a) Gwendolyn.
(b) Blanche.
(c) Frances.
(d) Cecily.

3. What do the other poker players do as they leave Oscar's apartment?
(a) Snicker.
(b) Try to get Felix to come to a bar.
(c) Tell Felix to get over it.
(d) Offer to help Felix any way they can.

4. Why is Roy upset with Speed in the first scene?
(a) Speed is trying to peek at his hand.
(b) Speed keeps blowing smoke in his face.
(c) Speed keeps winning.
(d) Speed makes a comment about his wife.

5. What does Felix's wife quip that Felix's tombstone says?
(a) "R.I.P. Felix Ungar, control freak."
(b) "Please don't litter."
(c) "Felix Ungar, beloved family man."
(d) "Here stands Felix Ungar."

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Felix's crisis from earlier in the day averted?

2. What is Roy's occupation?

3. Why do the men gather to play poker every week?

4. Where does Felix go right after his wife throws him out?

5. Which of the following would you say Felix is NOT obsessive about?

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