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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many kids does Weller have?
(a) 1 child.
(b) 3 children.
(c) 4 children.
(d) 2 children.

2. When Weller claims to have a good hand, what is Fonsia's response?
(a) "Good, it's about time."
(b) "I hope you win."
(c) "May the best woman win."
(d) "I've got a good one, too."

3. Where does Fonsia's sister live?
(a) Denver.
(b) Ottawa.
(c) Hollywood.
(d) Vancouver.

4. How does the Home, according to Weller, promote the theft of tenants' goods?
(a) By not providing safes.
(b) By not making theft a firing offense.
(c) By understaffing.
(d) By not paying well enough.

5. 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 go send himself to bed."
(c) He "would call a doctor."
(d) He "wouldn't act this way."

Short Answer Questions

1. How could Weller's statement that 'Gin is a relaxing game,' bear out in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. What does Weller decide to call Fonsia?

3. What one subject does Mrs. Leala want to discuss?

4. Upon losing the second game, Weller becomes upset and starts collecting cards. What does he forget to do?

5. What does Fonsia use the pillow for?

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