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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does this scene take place?
(a) A field near town.
(b) The police station.
(c) The sanitarium.
(d) The Dowd library.

2. Throughout the dialogue between Myrtle Mae Simmons and her mother, what do we learn about their attitude towards Elwood Dowd?
(a) They believe he is trying to get himself committed to a mental institution.
(b) They believe he is eccentric and charming.
(c) They feel his invisible friend is real.
(d) They feel he is mentally unstable.

3. To whom is Myrtle Mae Simmons immediately attracted?
(a) Dr. Lyman Sanderson.
(b) Dr. William Chumley.
(c) Judge Gaffney.
(d) Wilson.

4. What is Dr. William Chumley's emotional state when he enters the sanitarium?
(a) He is babbling incoherently.
(b) He is punch drunk.
(c) He is nervous.
(d) He is crying.

5. What does Veta Simmons tell Elwood Dowd?
(a) He was right about Harvey.
(b) He has to stay in the sanitarium.
(c) To quite pestering everyone.
(d) He's missing his hat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Elwood Dowd say that Harvey would like?

2. Who asks Myrtle Mae Simmons out?

3. What is the name of the main character's invisible friend?

4. Who is helping Dr. Lyman Sanderson pack his things?

5. What does Dr. William Chumley assure Judge Gaffney of to hopefully avoid a lawsuit?

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