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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Elwood Dowd tell Dr. William Chumley's wife that he's looking for?
(a) Dr. Lyman Sanderson.
(b) Mrs. Greenawalt.
(c) Wilson.
(d) Harvey.

3. What is Ethel Chauvenet's reaction to Elwood Dowd's imaginary friend?
(a) She is oddly accepting of it.
(b) She calls the sanitarium immediately.
(c) She introduces Elwood Dowd to her own imaginary friend.
(d) She is horrified and wants to get away.

4. What does Wilson read at the end of this scene?
(a) An encyclopedia.
(b) A sales pamphlet.
(c) A Bible.
(d) A psychiatrics manual.

5. In what room does Elwood Dowd wait when the ladies excuse themselves?
(a) The living room.
(b) The parlor.
(c) The foyer.
(d) The dining room.

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

7. What detail about Elwood Dowd does Veta Simmons originally reveal to Dr. Lyman Sanderson?
(a) Elwood Dowd is a widower.
(b) Elwood Dowd is too organized.
(c) Elwood Dowd is delirious.
(d) Elwood Dowd is a drinker.

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

9. In whom is Ruth Kelly interested?
(a) Dr. Lyman Sanderson.
(b) Dr. William Chumley.
(c) Dr. Wilson.
(d) Dr. Henry Jeckyll.

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

11. What is the probable reason why Veta Simmons wants to get in with the town's society crowd?
(a) To find a good husband for her daughter, Myrtle Mae Simmons.
(b) To improve her financial status.
(c) To get better psychiatric care for Elwood Dowd.
(d) To hold frequent book readings in her home.

12. How tall is Harvey, according to Elwood Dowd?
(a) Ten feet tall.
(b) Four feet tall.
(c) Eight feet tall.
(d) Six feet tall.

13. How do the employees of the sanitarium regard Dr. William Chumley?
(a) They think he's going broke.
(b) They are very respectful of him.
(c) They think he only cares about money.
(d) They think he's over the hill and needs to retire.

14. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Dr. William Chumley call to verify the name of the patient to be admitted to the sanitarium?

2. Who does Dr. Lyman Sanderson believe needs immediate treatment?

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

4. Who are discussing the treatment to be given to Veta Simmons?

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

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