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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says "A painting shows not only the reality but the dream behind it"?
(a) Elwood Dowd.
(b) Veta Simmons.
(c) Dr. William Chumley.
(d) Wilson.

2. How does Elwood Dowd respond to Wilson's questions?
(a) Evasively.
(b) Very abruptly.
(c) Politely and calmly.
(d) Elwood Dowd does not respond.

3. What does Dr. William Chumley assure Judge Gaffney of to hopefully avoid a lawsuit?
(a) That everything was a total misunderstanding.
(b) That he was planning on shutting down the sanitarium soon.
(c) That Dr. Lyman Sanderson has been fired.
(d) That Wilson was really to blame for Veta Simmons' rough treatment.

4. After several drinks, with whom did Dr. William Chumley get into an argument over who should pay?
(a) Harvey.
(b) The barkeep.
(c) Veta Simmons.
(d) Elwood Dowd.

5. What does Elwood Dowd want to know from Ruth Kelly and Dr. Lyman Sanderson?
(a) Where Harvey's hat and coat are.
(b) Whether or not they are an item.
(c) If Wilson is as grumpy as he seems.
(d) If they are ready to go out for drinks.

6. To whom is Myrtle Mae Simmons immediately attracted?
(a) Wilson.
(b) Dr. Lyman Sanderson.
(c) Judge Gaffney.
(d) Dr. William Chumley.

7. What kind of advice does Dr. Lyman Sanderson give Ruth Kelly?
(a) Dating advice.
(b) Packing advice.
(c) Travel tips.
(d) Cooking advice.

8. According to Veta Simmons, what keeps people going and separates them from "the beasts"?
(a) Desire for acceptance.
(b) Ambition.
(c) Gasoline-powered cars.
(d) Our dreams.

9. According to Judge Gaffney, what are some of Elwood Dowd's strong points?
(a) Creative, strong, and quick-witted.
(b) Absent-minded, helpful.
(c) Dashing, forceful, and brave.
(d) Brains, personality and friends.

10. According to Elwood Dowd's story, after Dr. William Chumley was through with his argument he ______________.
(a) Hit on a blond sitting nearby.
(b) Played a game of darts.
(c) Went on drinking.
(d) Lost a lot of money on a pool hustle.

11. What does Elwood Dowd tell Ruth Kelly about Dr. William Chumley's whereabouts?
(a) He is at the Dowd mansion.
(b) He is at Charlie's Place.
(c) He is on a train to Pittsburgh.
(d) He doesn't know where Dr. William Chumley is.

12. According to Elwood Dowd, people around town tell him about their _______________ each night.
(a) craft projects
(b) hopes, dreams, and loves
(c) fears and anxieties
(d) grandchildren

13. Where has Wilson been searching for Elwood Dowd?
(a) Local sporting events.
(b) The corridors of Chumley's Rest.
(c) Area bars.
(d) Under the stairwell.

14. What does Ruth Kelly tell Dr. Lyman Sanderson?
(a) She never really liked him.
(b) She is in love with someone else.
(c) She is sorry he's leaving.
(d) She feels they have too much time alone together.

15. How did Harvey receive his name, according to Elwood Dowd?
(a) Harvey was given his name by a higher power.
(b) Harvey told Elwood Dowd what his name was.
(c) The name was drawn at random from a hat.
(d) Harvey let Elwood Dowd pick the name.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the front door at the end of this scene?

2. Who enters the scene after Elwood Dowd, Dr. Lyman Sanderson, and the nurse exit?

3. What is Elwood Dowd's initial reaction upon seeing the parcel Myrtle Mae Simmons left?

4. Throughout this scene, who remains adamant that Elwood Dowd be locked up in the sanitarium?

5. Where does Dr. William Chumley go to hide?

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