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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What remark does Weller make in Act 2, Scene 2 that Fonsia considers the most insulting remark she has heard in her life?
(a) That Fonsia is "vindictive."
(b) "You've made [your son] feel like the lowest piece of crap on earth for so long he can't stand the sight of you,"
(c) The problem with people in the world today is that "they have a mother who's just like you,"
(d) "You and your judgments ran [your husband] right out of the house."

2. What promise does Weller quickly break in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) To play fair.
(b) To not use the Lord's name in vain.
(c) Not to lose his temper.
(d) Not to yell.

3. In Act 2, Scene 2, Fonsia counters that it is Weller who is vindictive. In what way?
(a) For creating the rouse to get her out on the porch.
(b) Because he sued his partners just to get even.
(c) Because he has no relationship with his children.
(d) Because he will say anything to get her to play gin.

4. According to Fonsia, what scared her about her last encounter with Weller?
(a) Weller's language.
(b) Weller's red face.
(c) Weller's yelling.
(d) Weller's throwing of the card table.

5. How did Weller find himself in this Home?
(a) Weller was placed in this home by the Welfare Department.
(b) His sons placed him in "this cheap home."
(c) He had to beg them to take him now that he was out of money.
(d) Himself, by giving them the last of his savings.

6. According to Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 1, she isn't being tough, but is instead what?
(a) Not feeling hospitable.
(b) Fed up.
(c) Being fair.
(d) Tired.

7. 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?
(a) By suggesting his temper has lost him more than a gin partner.
(b) By suggesting his wife wouldn't have left him had he been a stronger man.
(c) By suggesting his business partners were probably better business men.
(d) By suggesting he was always bound for welfare.

8. When it comes to men, Fonsia admits that she's been what?
(a) Been unhappy.
(b) Had to outsmart them.
(c) Unlucky.
(d) Worn the pants.

9. What card does Weller give Fonsia in the final hand, that he claims to know she needs?
(a) A jack.
(b) A queen.
(c) An ace.
(d) A king.

10. After making the mistake of getting sick, what mistake did Weller make next?
(a) Of trying to "fix things."
(b) Of going back to work.
(c) Of getting well.
(d) The next mistake Weller made was the mistake of falling in love.

11. How did Weller lose his savings?
(a) Gambling.
(b) He became ill.
(c) He spent his savings on trying to reconnect with his family.
(d) He spent his savings in trying to win back his business.

12. What evidence does Weller provide in Act 2, Scene 2 to reflect Fonsia's vindictiveness?
(a) Her ex-husband.
(b) Her plyaing of the Jack of Hearts.
(c) Mrs. Gibran.
(d) Her treatment of the Ash St. House.

13. According to Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 2, what is it that she likes about Weller?
(a) His sense of humor.
(b) His stories.
(c) His sarcasm.
(d) His intellect.

14. What did Fonsia do with the Ash Street house?
(a) She gave it to the Presbyterian church.
(b) She gave over the management of it to her son.
(c) She gave it to her son.
(d) She sold it.

15. What are Weller's final words of the play?
(a) "I win, I win!"
(b) "Gin, gin, gin."
(c) "Damnit to hell"
(d) His final words are to call for a doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Weller in Act 2, Scene 1, what is the hottest topic of discussion at the Home?

2. Why does Fonsia discard a Jack in Act 2, Scene 1?

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

4. What signs does Weller show of possibly having a heart attack?

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

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