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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 game does Weller deal while he and Fonsia converse at the start of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) A hand rummy.
(b) A hand of poker.
(c) A hand of solitaire.
(d) A hand of gin.

2. In Act 2, Scene 2, how does Fonsia drive home the example of Weller always having to be 'the victim of bad luck,' as opposed to accepting his mistakes?
(a) By suggesting his temper has lost him more than a gin partner.
(b) By suggesting he was always bound for welfare.
(c) By suggesting his wife wouldn't have left him had he been a stronger man.
(d) By suggesting his business partners were probably better business men.

3. According to Weller, the Welfare Department allows people to keep how much money?
(a) $2,000.
(b) $3,000.
(c) $1,500.
(d) $2,500.

4. How long has Fonsia been at the home?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) Four weeks.
(c) Three days.
(d) Two weeks.

5. In Act 2, Scene 1, after Weller claims that Fonsia will no longer receive any help from him, what happens?
(a) Fonsia knocks and wins the game.
(b) Fonsia is of help to him by discarding a card he needs.
(c) He calls gin, but incorrectly.
(d) He discards the card she needs for gin.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 2, what is it that she likes about Weller?

2. How many cards are dealt to the dealer in the gin game?

3. According to Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 1, she isn't being tough, but is instead what?

4. Where does Fonsia's sister live?

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

(see the answer key)

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