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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Weller draws what insult from the following statement by Fonsia: "I can't help it"?
(a) That he doesn't know how to play gin.
(b) That she is taking pity on him.
(c) That she thinks he is destined to lose against her.
(d) That he can't beat a woman.

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

3. As Weller begins losing his temper, he begins yelling. He also begins doing what?
(a) Holding his chest.
(b) Making bigoted remarks.
(c) Kicking the furniture.
(d) Swearing.

4. How was Fonsia raised?
(a) As a 'stoic Presbyterian.'
(b) As an 'old time Methodist.'
(c) As a Southern Baptist.
(d) As an Orthodox Jew.

5. What score does Fonsia win the fourth hand of gin with in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) 33.
(b) 142.
(c) 75.
(d) 91.

6. What illness does Weller claim he suffers from in Act One?
(a) An advanced case of hum bug.
(b) An advanced case writer's block.
(c) An advanced case of tooth decay.
(d) An advanced case of old age.

7. Weller claims that what is 'a racket'?
(a) Old age homes that require tenants to relinquish their automobiles to the home.
(b) Old age homes that require tenants to attend religous services.
(c) Old age homes that require tenants to sign a power of attorney over to the home.
(d) Old age homes that require tenants to relinquish all their assets to the home.

8. According to Weller, what are dietitians not known for?
(a) Their imaginations.
(b) Their flavorful dishes.
(c) Their creativity.
(d) Their compassion.

9. When Weller claims to have a good hand, what is Fonsia's response?
(a) "Good, it's about time."
(b) "I hope you win."
(c) "May the best woman win."
(d) "I've got a good one, too."

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

11. What is a 'leg' considered in scoring gin?
(a) The difference between the score winning the game and the score of the next highest player.
(b) The carryover of points from one game to the next.
(c) The difference between the dealer's score and the leader's score.
(d) The difference between the winner's score and the other player's score.

12. In this game of gin, what is 'knocking'?
(a) Knocking is a rule only the dealer can invoke requiring the player to discard two cards.
(b) Knocking is allowed once a game and is a pass on drawing a card.
(c) Knocking allows a player to pick up a discarded card.
(d) Knocking is an alternate way of winning based on who has the fewest unmatched points in their hand.

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

14. In Weller's rage, he confirms having what health condition, although he claimed to have no condition in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Heart problems.
(b) Eating issues.
(c) Psychotic episodes.
(d) Diabetes.

15. How does the Home, according to Weller, promote the theft of tenants' goods?
(a) By not providing safes.
(b) By not paying well enough.
(c) By not making theft a firing offense.
(d) By understaffing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What dish do Weller and Fonsia complain of knowing of no one who likes it?

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

3. Who is the luckiest person Weller has ever seen play gin?

4. What does Weller think drives the management of the Home to provide entertainment?

5. How many grandchildren does Fonsia have?

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