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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. When is lightning used in the final scene of the play?
(a) At the beginning and end.
(b) At times of dramatic physical action.
(c) At the end of statements made by Weller.
(d) When Fonsia makes true statements.

2. What word did Fonsia have to look up for twenty-five years?
(a) Ill.
(b) Sarcasm.
(c) Tranferred.
(d) Inconsequential.

3. How long was Weller in the Bel Air convalescent home?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 1/2 year.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 2.5 years.

4. How could Weller's statement that 'Gin is a relaxing game,' bear out in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Conforming to the action.
(b) Perfectly in this scene, but none of the later scenes.
(c) For Fonsia only.
(d) In direct contrast to the action.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Fonsia's nickname?

2. In Act 2, Scene 1, who does Weller claim gave Fonsia the card she needed?

3. What does Weller blame his relationship with his children on?

4. What illness does Weller claim he suffers from in Act One?

5. In Act 2, Scene 1, Fonsia criticizes Weller for what?

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