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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In whom is Ruth Kelly interested?
(a) Dr. William Chumley.
(b) Dr. Wilson.
(c) Dr. Lyman Sanderson.
(d) Dr. Henry Jeckyll.

2. What is the probable reason why Veta Simmons wants to get in with the town's society crowd?
(a) To find a good husband for her daughter, Myrtle Mae Simmons.
(b) To hold frequent book readings in her home.
(c) To improve her financial status.
(d) To get better psychiatric care for Elwood Dowd.

3. What does Elwood Dowd tell Ruth Kelly about Dr. William Chumley's whereabouts?
(a) He doesn't know where Dr. William Chumley is.
(b) He is on a train to Pittsburgh.
(c) He is at the Dowd mansion.
(d) He is at Charlie's Place.

4. Who does Elwood Dowd say that Harvey would like?
(a) Betty Chumley.
(b) Ruth Kelly.
(c) Wilson.
(d) Myrtle Mae Simmons.

5. What are Veta Simmons and Ruth Kelly talking about?
(a) The latest hit song on the radio.
(b) The weather.
(c) Elwood Dowd.
(d) The conditions at Chumley's Rest.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Veta Simmons hangs up the phone with Mrs. Greenawalt, what does she declare?

2. Throughout the dialogue between Myrtle Mae Simmons and her mother, what do we learn about their attitude towards Elwood Dowd?

3. What does Dr. Lyman Sanderson believe about Veta Simmons?

4. Who holds back Wilson when he tries to physically assault Elwood Dowd?

5. Where does Wilson say he left Veta Simmons after he took her upstairs in the sanitarium?

(see the answer key)

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