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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Elwood Dowd deal with his invisible friend?
(a) Acts very nervous and hopes he'll go away.
(b) Very politely, gesturing for him to enter the room first.
(c) Graciously allows him to do all the talking.
(d) Continually whines about wanting more wishes.

2. Ethel Chauvenet is key in the first scene because ______________________.
(a) She can sing Italian arias by memory.
(b) She is a fashion consultant to the Simmons women.
(c) She has a cure-all for dementia.
(d) She has a grandson about Myrtle Mae Simmons' age.

3. What observation does Myrtle Mae Simmons make about her mother in relation to her uncle, Elwood Dowd?
(a) That she is too sympathetic to Elwood Dowd's friend, Harvey.
(b) That Veta Simmons is no match for Elwood Dowd.
(c) That she is a good cook and party hostess.
(d) That she is too nice to Elwood Dowd and should shun him.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Elwood Dowd consult about a potential dinner with Ethel Chauvenet?

2. How is Elwood Dowd dressed when we first see him?

3. What does Elwood Dowd carry around with him?

4. What does Elwood Dowd get from behind a book on the bookcase?

5. What does Myrtle Mae Simmons wonder aloud about her uncle, Eldwood Dowd?

(see the answer key)

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