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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Veta Simmons and Ruth Kelly talking about?
(a) The latest hit song on the radio.
(b) The weather.
(c) Elwood Dowd.
(d) The conditions at Chumley's Rest.

2. According to the sanitarium staff, who entered the sanitarium with Elwood Dowd?
(a) Veta Simmons and Myrtle Mae Simmons.
(b) Veta Simmons and Harvey.
(c) Veta Simmons only.
(d) Veta Simmons and Wilson.

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

4. What seems to be the main obstacle for Veta Simmons' full acceptance by the town's society folk?
(a) The family's home is not up to par.
(b) Elwood Dowd and his imaginary friend.
(c) The criminal record of Myrtle Mae Simmons.
(d) The family's lack of money.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the orderly in Chumley's rest?

2. What is Ethel Chauvenet's reaction to Elwood Dowd's imaginary friend?

3. While talking to Veta Simmons, what does Dr. Lyman Sanderson do?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. When Veta Simmons asks Elwood Dowd to wait for her in the parlor, what do you think she wants to talk to him about?

2. How does Myrtle Mae Simmons feel about her uncle?

3. What do we learn about Elwood Dowd in this first scene of the play?

4. Describe Elwood Dowd.

5. How does Elwood Dowd treat everyone on the sanitarium's staff?

6. Is the relationship between the nurse and Dr. Lyman Sanderson purely professional?

7. Describe Elwood Dowd's feelings toward Ruth Kelly.

8. Why do you suppose Elwood Dowd insists on introducing Harvey to everyone?

9. According to Veta Simmons, to whom did her mother leave everything, including the mansion?

10. What does Dr. Lyman Sanderson believe is Veta Simmons' motivation for coming to the sanitarium and telling him about Elwood Dowd and Harvey?

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