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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Elwood Dowd promised to pay.
(b) Elwood Dowd is such a gentleman.
(c) Elwood Dowd could teach them how to drink flaming shots.
(d) Elwood Dowd was pitiful and sad and needed company.

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

3. What are Myrtle Mae Simmons and her mother primarily trying to achieve?
(a) They are trying to harbor a fugitive from justice.
(b) They are plotting to rob a bank.
(c) They are trying to get help for Elwood Dowd.
(d) They want to be accepted by the town's society.

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

5. Myrtle Mae Simmons answers the phone as the first scene begins. Who is calling?
(a) A long-lost friend.
(b) The Society Editor of the local paper.
(c) The Reader's Digest clearinghouse.
(d) The IRS.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Myrtle Mae Simmons wonder aloud about her uncle, Eldwood Dowd?

2. What does Myrtle Mae Simmons claim about living with her uncle?

3. What happens whenever Elwood Dowd tries to introduce Harvey to the sanitarium staff?

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

5. Betty Chumley and Wilson are left alone at the end of this scene. What do they talk about?

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