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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 is the name of Dr. William Chumley's wife?
(a) Doreen Chumley.
(b) Betty Chumley.
(c) Barbara Chumley.
(d) Christine Chumley.

2. 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) Lost a lot of money on a pool hustle.
(d) Went on drinking.

3. How does Elwood Dowd describe Harvey to Dr. William Chumley's wife?
(a) He's very choosy about who he likes.
(b) He's a Pooka.
(c) He's very tall.
(d) All responses are correct.

4. According to the phone conversation at the beginning of this scene, who has gone missing for four hours?
(a) Veta Simmons.
(b) Elwood Dowd.
(c) Dr. William Chumley.
(d) Mrs. Greenawalt.

5. How does Judge Gaffney feel about Elwood Dowd being locked up in the sanitarium?
(a) He is relieved that Elwood Dowd is finally getting some help.
(b) He feels bad about it.
(c) He feels vindicated.
(d) He is amused.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Elwood Dowd tell Betty Chumley about his location?

2. What words appear at the bottom of the page that Wilson is reading when the scene ends?

3. What reason does the nurse, Ruth Kelly, give to Dr. Lyman Sanderson for wanting the two of them to join Elwood Dowd for drinks later that night?

4. In this scene, Dr. William Chumley and Judge Gaffney visit whom upstairs in the Dowd mansion?

5. Who is helping Dr. Lyman Sanderson pack his things?

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