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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. Does Elwood Dowd order from Mrs. Greenawalt?
(a) Yes, one subscription.
(b) Yes, three subscriptions.
(c) Yes, two subscriptions.
(d) No.

2. According to Elwood Dowd, what exactly IS his invisible friend?
(a) A pixie.
(b) A wood spirit.
(c) A great enigma.
(d) A Pooka.

3. At one point in this scene, Veta Simmons asks Myrtle Mae Simmons to verify what?
(a) Whether or not Ethel Chauvenet's grandson will be at the dinner.
(b) Whether or not Harvey was with Elwood.
(c) Whether or not Mrs. Greenawalt has good taste in whiskey.
(d) If Elwood Dowd had any prescription medications.

4. What is the name of the main character's invisible friend?
(a) Gary.
(b) Garvey.
(c) Harvey.
(d) Larry.

5. Which of these characters is constantly being visited by a pooka?
(a) Elwood Dowd.
(b) Myrtle Mae Simmons.
(c) Dr. Lyman Sanderson.
(d) Ethel Chauvenet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Ethel Chauvenet invite to dinner "soon"?

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

3. How old is Elwood Dowd, approximately?

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

5. What is Veta Simmons' reaction to Elwood Dowd's "friend"?

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