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

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

3. Where does this scene take place?
(a) The local supermarket.
(b) The sanitarium, Chumley's Rest.
(c) A field just outside of town.
(d) The Dowd mansion.

4. What is Myrtle Mae Simmons' attitude toward Elwood Dowd?
(a) She is fearful for his life.
(b) She loves him very deeply because he is eccentric.
(c) She finds him rude and obnoxious.
(d) She is embarrassed by him.

5. Myrtle Mae Simmons answers the phone as the first scene begins. Who is calling?
(a) The Reader's Digest clearinghouse.
(b) The IRS.
(c) The Society Editor of the local paper.
(d) A long-lost friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elwood Dowd carry around with him?

2. In whom is Ruth Kelly interested?

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

4. What form does Harvey take?

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

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