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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. When Veta Simmons hangs up the phone with Mrs. Greenawalt, what does she declare?
(a) That Mrs. Greenawalt is an annoyance.
(b) That Mrs. Greenawalt may have an alcohol problem.
(c) That Elwood Dowd's invisible friend could be the life of the party.
(d) That Elwood Dowd has embarrassed her for the last time.

2. What does Dr. William Chumley suggest that Dr. Lyman Sanderson can use on Veta Simmons for her treatment?
(a) Formula 977.
(b) Formula 401.
(c) Formula 44.
(d) Grecian Formula.

3. Where does Elwood Dowd put the contents he finds in Myrtle Mae Simmons' flat parcel?
(a) On the back of the front door to the mansion.
(b) On the mantle, over the picture of his mother.
(c) In the garbage.
(d) In the hallway, near the hall tree.

4. What is Elwood Dowd's initial reaction upon seeing the parcel Myrtle Mae Simmons left?
(a) He is terrified.
(b) He is saddened.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is excited.

5. Ethel Chauvenet is key in the first scene because ______________________.
(a) She is a fashion consultant to the Simmons women.
(b) She has a cure-all for dementia.
(c) She has a grandson about Myrtle Mae Simmons' age.
(d) She can sing Italian arias by memory.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says "A painting shows not only the reality but the dream behind it"?

2. According to Judge Gaffney, what are some of Elwood Dowd's strong points?

3. How do the employees of the sanitarium regard Dr. William Chumley?

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

5. What does Dr. Lyman Sanderson ask about Veta Simmons?

(see the answer key)

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