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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kept Weller from relocating with his family?
(a) Business.
(b) The court.
(c) His parents.
(d) His new wife.

3. What is the first move of the gin game?
(a) The dealer turns over a card from the stack.
(b) The player randomly selects a card from the stack.
(c) The player discards one card.
(d) The dealer discards one card.

4. What is the score of the first hand played?
(a) Fonsia 20.
(b) Weller 42.
(c) Weller 55.
(d) Fonsia 42.

5. What is Fonsia's last name?
(a) Marvin.
(b) Darington.
(c) Dorsey.
(d) Johnson.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many kids does Weller have?

2. What is Weller using as a makeshift ashtray at the opening of the play?

3. How many points do Fonsia and Weller play to in their first game?

4. Weller cheats in the first hand by doing what?

5. In this game of gin, what is 'knocking'?

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