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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Weller throw the score card to the ground in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Because he has yet to win a single hand.
(b) Because he can't remember the score and it doesn't matter anyhow.
(c) Because Fonsia knocked again.
(d) Because Fonsia stands up for herself.

2. Why does Weller seek out Fonsia at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) To tell her that her family is there to see her.
(b) To check on her condition.
(c) To apologize to her.
(d) To tell her his watch was found by the police.

3. In Act 2, Scene 1, who does Weller claim gave Fonsia the card she needed?
(a) The Devil.
(b) His little man.
(c) Witchcraft.
(d) God.

4. According to Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 1, if Weller could see himself, he would what?
(a) He "wouldn't act this way."
(b) He "would call a doctor."
(c) He "would go send himself to bed."
(d) He "would quit playing cards altogether."

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

6. What can be "rather awesome at times," according to Weller?
(a) The welfare beurocracy.
(b) The spring weather.
(c) His temper.
(d) The boredom.

7. How was Weller possibly a dishonest business man?
(a) By cutting his partners out of the profits.
(b) By taking more for his work than it was worth.
(c) By selling his company out from underneath his partners.
(d) By exaggerating his travel expenses.

8. What day does the final scene of the play take place on?
(a) The day after.
(b) Saturday.
(c) 1 week later.
(d) Visitor's day.

9. 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 will say anything to get her to play gin.
(d) Because he has no relationship with his children.

10. Who does Fonsia call for at the end of the play?
(a) For Mrs. Gibran.
(b) The Nurse.
(c) For her son.
(d) Weller.

11. What exclamation by Fonsia does Act 2, Scene 1 end with?
(a) "Gin you Jerk!"
(b) "Gin. Goodnight!"
(c) "Gin, Goddamnit. Gin!"
(d) "Gin! Gin! Gin!"

12. In Act 2, Scene 2, what does Weller accuse Fonsia of doing by coming out to the porch when she knew it was a ruse?
(a) Trying to find more things to tattle on him for.
(b) Manipulating him.
(c) Trying to beat him at gin.
(d) Mocking him.

13. Who are the Sunshine Ladies?
(a) A gospel group.
(b) A group that visits the Home.
(c) The ladies who prepare meals at the Home.
(d) The nurses who hand out medication.

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

15. What action does Weller take to try to mollify Fonsia as she is crying on the porch?
(a) He holds her hand.
(b) He puts his sweater around Fonsia.
(c) He kisses her.
(d) He retreives the pillow for her.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 1, Fonsia teasingly says what to Weller?

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

3. Why does Fonsia think Weller wants to meet her on the porch in Act 2, Scene 2?

4. In Act 2, Scene 1, after Weller claims that Fonsia will no longer receive any help from him, what happens?

5. How did Fonsia separate from her husband?

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