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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Weller refer to as "dumb Gin"?
(a) Knocking.
(b) Holding face cards too long.
(c) Collecting only straights.
(d) Collecting royal straights.

2. In Act 1, Scene 2, what does Weller attribute the winning streak to?
(a) To Fonsia 'sand bagging' her skill.
(b) An incredible run of luck.
(c) To his own chivalry.
(d) Ladies luck.

3. What day does Act 1, Scene 2 take place?
(a) 1 week after the day of the first scene.
(b) 3 days after the day of the first scene.
(c) 1 day after the day of the first scene.
(d) 1 month after the day of the first scene.

4. What kind of work did Fonsia do before retiring?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Apartment manager.
(c) Secretary.
(d) Accountant.

5. In Act 2, Scene 1, what threat brings Fonsia to the card table?
(a) The threat of another magicial performace.
(b) The threat of gospel hour.
(c) The threat of rain.
(d) The threat of interacting with the other 'glassy eyed' tenants.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time of day does Act 2, Scene 1 take place?

2. According to Weller, how many of his teammates attended Cobb's funeral?

3. What compliment does Weller make to Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 1?

4. What game does Weller deal while he and Fonsia converse at the start of Act 2, Scene 1?

5. How many cards are dealt to the player (non-dealer)?

(see the answer key)

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