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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. What part of gin does Fonsia wish to stick to at first?
(a) The discarding part of the game.
(b) The winning part of the game
(c) The gin part of the game.
(d) The knocking part of the game.

2. According to Weller, what are dietitians not known for?
(a) Their flavorful dishes.
(b) Their creativity.
(c) Their imaginations.
(d) Their compassion.

3. After losing the first hand of only their second game, Weller is no longer concerned about what?
(a) About finding a worthy adversary.
(b) About cheating.
(c) About playing to only 80.
(d) About Fonsia's memory.

4. Weller draws what insult from the following statement by Fonsia: "I can't help it"?
(a) That she is taking pity on him.
(b) That he can't beat a woman.
(c) That she thinks he is destined to lose against her.
(d) That he doesn't know how to play gin.

5. What exclamation by Fonsia does Act 2, Scene 1 end with?
(a) "Gin! Gin! Gin!"
(b) "Gin, Goddamnit. Gin!"
(c) "Gin. Goodnight!"
(d) "Gin you Jerk!"

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Weller, the Welfare Department allows people to keep how much money?

2. What does Weller refer to as "dumb Gin"?

3. What dish do Weller and Fonsia complain of knowing of no one who likes it?

4. In Act 1, Scene 2, what does Weller attribute the winning streak to?

5. Where does Fonsia's sister live?

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