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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 Ruth Kelly's reaction to Elwood Dowd's story about Dr. William Chumley?
(a) She seems shocked.
(b) She seems to believe him.
(c) She is indifferent.
(d) She is amused.

2. What does Dr. Lyman Sanderson posit as the reason why Veta Simmons came to Chumley's Rest?
(a) Because with Elwood Dowd committed, she would inherit the mansion.
(b) To admit Elwood Dowd to the sanitarium.
(c) To provide the staff of Chumley's Rest with some polite chat.
(d) To discredit her brother, Elwood Dowd, before he could have her committed.

3. How does Wilson react toward Elwood Dowd when he sees him?
(a) He asks how Harvey is doing.
(b) He acts aloof and won't speak.
(c) He embraces Elwood Dowd warmly.
(d) He is very confrontational.

4. What does Dr. William Chumley do to Dr. Lyman Sanderson when he finds out they admitted the wrong patient?
(a) Dr. William Chumley fires Dr. Lyman Sanderson.
(b) Dr. William Chumley demands that Dr. Lyman Sanderson sort it out.
(c) Dr. William Chumley explains it was a simple mistake and that he'll look into it personally.
(d) Dr. William Chumley cackles to himself and goes home, ignoring Dr. Lyman Sanderson.

5. Throughout this scene, who remains adamant that Elwood Dowd be locked up in the sanitarium?
(a) Wilson.
(b) Myrtle Mae Simmons.
(c) Veta Simmons.
(d) Dr. Lyman Sanderson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harvey look like, according to this scene?

2. What does Dr. William Chumley want to know about Elwood Dowd?

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

4. What does Veta Simmons ask the judge to do?

5. What does Dr. William Chumley believe?

(see the answer key)

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