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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 part of gin does Fonsia wish to stick to at first?
(a) The discarding part of the game.
(b) The knocking part of the game.
(c) The winning part of the game
(d) The gin part of the game.

2. In Act 2, Scene 1, according to Fonsia, every second breath of Weller's has to be what?
(a) Forced.
(b) An insult.
(c) A curse.
(d) Short.

3. Where does Fonsia's son live?
(a) Ottawa.
(b) Hollywood.
(c) Denver.
(d) Vancouver.

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

5. What is it in Act 1, Scene 2 that makes Fonsia dizzy?
(a) The hot weather.
(b) Lack of sleep.
(c) Pills.
(d) Her winning streak.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon losing the second game, Weller becomes upset and starts collecting cards. What does he forget to do?

2. What are Weller's final words of the play?

3. What worry did Fonsia have when she was working?

4. What comment does Fonsia make regarding Gladys Maye?

5. 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?

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