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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the main character's niece?
(a) Veta Simmons.
(b) Myrtle Mae Simmons.
(c) Ethel Chauvenet.
(d) Miss Johnson.

2. What is Elwood Dowd's outlook when Wilson brings him to Dr. Lyman Sanderson?
(a) Sad but compliant.
(b) Cheerful and polite.
(c) Outraged and angry.
(d) Wryly amused.

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

4. What words appear at the bottom of the page that Wilson is reading when the scene ends?
(a) "Hey, put me down!"
(b) "You'll never find me."
(c) "You're standing on my foot."
(d) "How are you, Mr. Wilson?"

5. What is Veta Simmons' reaction to Elwood Dowd's "friend"?
(a) She is embarrassed, but tries to deal with it.
(b) She suspects Elwood Dowd has been taking hallucinogenic drugs.
(c) She actively introduces Elwood Dowd's invisible buddy to everyone.
(d) She feels helpless and cries a lot.

Short Answer Questions

1. Myrtle Mae Simmons answers the phone as the first scene begins. Who is calling?

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

3. What does Dr. Lyman Sanderson claim about Veta Simmons' mental condition?

4. With whom does Elwood Dowd discuss the details of the book he picked from the bookshelf?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Is the relationship between the nurse and Dr. Lyman Sanderson purely professional?

2. According to Veta Simmons, to whom did her mother leave everything, including the mansion?

3. Do you think that Ethel Chauvenet could see Harvey, given that he likes her very much?

4. Why is Dr. Lyman Sanderson mortified when he learns that Elwood Dowd has been sent upstairs at the sanitarium?

5. Why do you think Elwood Dowd invites Mrs. Greenawalt, a telemarketer, to his sister's party?

6. Why is Veta Simmons trying to get accepted by the town's society folk?

7. Describe Elwood Dowd's feelings toward Ruth Kelly.

8. Why do you suppose Elwood Dowd insists on introducing Harvey to everyone?

9. What does Dr. Lyman Sanderson think is best for Veta Simmons?

10. What do we learn about Elwood Dowd in this first scene of the play?

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