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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Myrtle Mae Simmons claim about living with her uncle?
(a) That it's not so bad after a while.
(b) That it is horrendous.
(c) That he's always spoiling her.
(d) That he never takes a bath.

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

4. What does Veta Simmons believe is protecting her brother?
(a) An uncommon good luck streak.
(b) A small revolver.
(c) The Pooka.
(d) Sheer naivete.

5. What is Elwood Dowd's outlook when Wilson brings him to Dr. Lyman Sanderson?
(a) Cheerful and polite.
(b) Outraged and angry.
(c) Sad but compliant.
(d) Wryly amused.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Dr. Lyman Sanderson take Elwood Dowd?

2. What does Dr. William Chumley believe?

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

4. Where does this scene take place?

5. What is Ruth Kelly's reaction to Elwood Dowd's story about Dr. William Chumley?

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