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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. With whom does Elwood Dowd discuss the details of the book he picked from the bookshelf?
(a) Myrtle Mae Simmons.
(b) Veta Simmons.
(c) Ethel Chauvenet.
(d) Harvey.

2. What does Mrs. Greenawalt try to sell Elwood Dowd over the phone?
(a) A set of custom knives.
(b) A vacuum.
(c) A vacation package.
(d) A subscription.

3. What does Dr. Lyman Sanderson posit as the reason why Veta Simmons came to Chumley's Rest?
(a) To provide the staff of Chumley's Rest with some polite chat.
(b) To discredit her brother, Elwood Dowd, before he could have her committed.
(c) Because with Elwood Dowd committed, she would inherit the mansion.
(d) To admit Elwood Dowd to the sanitarium.

4. What does Betty Chumley tell the sanitarium staff about Harvey?
(a) His name and that he's a Pooka.
(b) His name, height, and favorite foods.
(c) His name and preferences for making friends.
(d) His jacket and hat size.

5. What does Myrtle Mae Simmons wonder aloud about her uncle, Eldwood Dowd?
(a) Why he can't just be run over by a truck.
(b) Why he can't be normal like her mother.
(c) Why he carries around an extra hat and raincoat.
(d) Why he isn't in show business.

Short Answer Questions

1. What seems to be the main obstacle for Veta Simmons' full acceptance by the town's society folk?

2. What are Myrtle Mae Simmons and her mother primarily trying to achieve?

3. What is the probable reason why Veta Simmons wants to get in with the town's society crowd?

4. What one word best sums up the type of humor in this scene?

5. Who is speaking to Veta Simmons as the scene opens?

(see the answer key)

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