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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Weller decide to call Fonsia?
(a) By her proper name.
(b) By her nickname.
(c) By his own nickname.
(d) By whatever name comes to mind first.

2. When it comes to men, Fonsia admits that she's been what?
(a) Worn the pants.
(b) Unlucky.
(c) Been unhappy.
(d) Had to outsmart them.

3. What score does Fonsia win the fourth hand of gin with in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) 33.
(b) 91.
(c) 142.
(d) 75.

4. How does Weller plan to trick Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) By discarding a card that he needs.
(b) By knocking.
(c) By discarding a face card.
(d) By switching the card he plans to discard at the last second.

5. Fonsia wins a hand of gin that Weller would have won had he knocked. What card is she waiting for that eventually wins her the hand?
(a) An ace.
(b) A queen.
(c) The four of diamonds.
(d) The wild card.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word did Fonsia have to look up for twenty-five years?

2. What is the minimum number of cards needed for a straight in gin?

3. What kept Fonsia's husband from using violence against her?

4. According to Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 1, if Weller could see himself, he would what?

5. How many points does Weller post in the first game in Act 1, Scene 2?

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