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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. Weller suggests what about his business partners in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) That they were trouble.
(b) That they charged more than was right for their consulting.
(c) That they were unethical.
(d) That they want him back in the business.

2. Who is the luckiest person Weller has ever seen play gin?
(a) His ex-wife.
(b) Fonsia.
(c) Himself.
(d) His son.

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

4. How old is Fonsia's oldest grandchild?
(a) 14.
(b) 18.
(c) 16.
(d) 8.

5. Weller cheats in the first hand by doing what?
(a) Dealing her an extra card.
(b) Looking at Fonsia's cards.
(c) Reshuffling the hand.
(d) Discarding a point card.

Short Answer Questions

1. Weller describes what as being the worst feeling of his life?

2. What is Fonsia's son's name?

3. What is the name of Fonsia's youngest grandchild?

4. When Weller begins losing his temper at the game, Fonsia threatens what?

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

(see the answer key)

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