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

2. What is Weller using as a makeshift ashtray at the opening of the play?
(a) The side of the porch.
(b) A hub cap.
(c) An old shoe.
(d) The lid of a biscuit tin.

3. While Weller's face is turning red in frustration, what is Fonsia doing?
(a) Watching television through the window.
(b) Crunching her candy and tapping her foot to a march.
(c) Fiddling with her cards and humming a tune.
(d) Frowning over her cards.

4. What illness does Fonsia have that requires constant care?
(a) Alzheimers.
(b) Lung Cancer.
(c) Diabetes.
(d) Meningitis.

5. According to Fonsia and Weller, what does the Home lack more than anything else?
(a) Decent conversation.
(b) Cuisine.
(c) Entertainment.
(d) Sufficient staff.

Short Answer Questions

1. What comment does Fonsia make regarding Gladys Maye?

2. As Weller begins losing his temper, he begins yelling. He also begins doing what?

3. What is the first move of the gin game?

4. How old is Fonsia's son?

5. How was Fonsia raised?

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