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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. What scoring system does Weller employ in scoring gin?
(a) The English basis.
(b) The Hollywood basis.
(c) The Omaha method.
(d) The Kansis Style.

2. What is Weller's complaint about the family of Gladys Maye?
(a) They're too large.
(b) They're too loud.
(c) They're too puritanical.
(d) They're too stingy.

3. According to Fonsia, the staff never offers her 'her' medicine, but instead patronizingly does what?
(a) Offers "Honey's" medicine.
(b) Offers "our" medicine.
(c) Offers"yummy" medicine.
(d) Offers "her" medicine.

4. How many cards are dealt to the player (non-dealer)?
(a) 13.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 11.

5. What mistake does Weller make in the card game at the end of Act 1?
(a) Of discarding a card he needs.
(b) Of calling out gin before his hand is completed.
(c) Of calling out the cards he needs.
(d) Of discarding a card he know Fonsia needs.

Short Answer Questions

1. How could Weller's statement that 'Gin is a relaxing game,' bear out in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. In Act 1, Scene 2, what does Weller attribute the winning streak to?

3. How long has Fonsia been at the home?

4. What best describes the relationship between Weller and his children?

5. In Act 1, Scene 2, Weller explains how he started enjoying playing gin earlier in life. What context did he play in?

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