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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Myrtle Mae Simmons' attitude toward Elwood Dowd?
(a) She is embarrassed by him.
(b) She loves him very deeply because he is eccentric.
(c) She finds him rude and obnoxious.
(d) She is fearful for his life.

2. When Veta Simmons hangs up the phone with Mrs. Greenawalt, what does she declare?
(a) That Elwood Dowd has embarrassed her for the last time.
(b) That Mrs. Greenawalt may have an alcohol problem.
(c) That Mrs. Greenawalt is an annoyance.
(d) That Elwood Dowd's invisible friend could be the life of the party.

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

4. What is Ethel Chauvenet's reaction to Elwood Dowd's imaginary friend?
(a) She is oddly accepting of it.
(b) She introduces Elwood Dowd to her own imaginary friend.
(c) She is horrified and wants to get away.
(d) She calls the sanitarium immediately.

5. What one word best sums up the type of humor in this scene?
(a) Slapstick.
(b) All responses are correct.
(c) Witty references to pop culture.
(d) Miscommunication.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Elwood Dowd speak to Mrs. Greenawalt?

2. What happens whenever Elwood Dowd tries to introduce Harvey to the sanitarium staff?

3. According to the dialogue in this scene between Veta SImmons and Ethel Chauvenet, do the two women see each other often?

4. What does Mrs. Greenawalt try to sell Elwood Dowd over the phone?

5. Who does Dr. William Chumley call to verify the name of the patient to be admitted to the sanitarium?

(see the answer key)

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