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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Weller suggests that Fonsia check with her doctor and not a welfare quack, what does she snap back at him?
(a) That her doctor is the best money can buy.
(b) That she is not on welfare.
(c) That she can take care of herself.
(d) That there is nothing wrong with welfare doctors.

2. How was Fonsia raised?
(a) As a 'stoic Presbyterian.'
(b) As an Orthodox Jew.
(c) As an 'old time Methodist.'
(d) As a Southern Baptist.

3. Weller claims that what is 'a racket'?
(a) Old age homes that require tenants to sign a power of attorney over to the home.
(b) Old age homes that require tenants to relinquish all their assets to the home.
(c) Old age homes that require tenants to attend religous services.
(d) Old age homes that require tenants to relinquish their automobiles to the home.

4. How could Weller's statement that 'Gin is a relaxing game,' bear out in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Conforming to the action.
(b) For Fonsia only.
(c) Perfectly in this scene, but none of the later scenes.
(d) In direct contrast to the action.

5. Fonsia wins the first gin game by doing what?
(a) By being dealt the perfect hand and calling gin immediately.
(b) By calling gin and leaving the hand open, and having nothing to discard.
(c) By trapping Weller with high cards and knocking.
(d) By picking up Weller's discarded Jack and calling gin.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the dietitian's name?

3. How did Fonsia get over the 'spells' she had after her divorce?

4. What mistake does Fonsia make in the first hand of the first game that spoils the round?

5. What is Weller's response to Fonsia's winning the last hand of gin in Act 1, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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