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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the sanitarium staff, who entered the sanitarium with Elwood Dowd?
(a) Veta Simmons only.
(b) Veta Simmons and Myrtle Mae Simmons.
(c) Veta Simmons and Harvey.
(d) Veta Simmons and Wilson.

2. What does Elwood Dowd tell Ethel Chauvenet when she reacts to his casual conversation with his invisible friend?
(a) That Harvey favors her and will bless her home.
(b) Not to be alarmed.
(c) She better be good or Harvey will get her.
(d) That all their lives are in danger if Harvey is not appeased.

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

4. What is the name of the orderly in Chumley's rest?
(a) Dr. Saul Rubinek.
(b) Dr. William Chumley.
(c) Wilson.
(d) Dr. Lyman Sanderson.

5. What are Myrtle Mae Simmons and her mother primarily trying to achieve?
(a) They are plotting to rob a bank.
(b) They are trying to harbor a fugitive from justice.
(c) They want to be accepted by the town's society.
(d) They are trying to get help for Elwood Dowd.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Veta Simmons try to get Elwood Dowd to do?

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

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

4. How does Judge Gaffney feel about Elwood Dowd being locked up in the sanitarium?

5. What observation does Myrtle Mae Simmons make about her mother in relation to her uncle, Elwood Dowd?

(see the answer key)

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