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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. With whom does Elwood Dowd consult about a potential dinner with Ethel Chauvenet?
(a) Dr. William Chumley.
(b) Harvey.
(c) Myrtle Mae Simmons.
(d) Veta Simmons.

2. Who does Elwood Dowd tell Dr. William Chumley's wife that he's looking for?
(a) Mrs. Greenawalt.
(b) Harvey.
(c) Dr. Lyman Sanderson.
(d) Wilson.

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

4. What does Wilson read at the end of this scene?
(a) A sales pamphlet.
(b) An encyclopedia.
(c) A Bible.
(d) A psychiatrics manual.

5. What does Elwood do before leaving the scene again?
(a) Tips his hat to the portrait.
(b) Tips his hat to the mantle.
(c) Makes another phone call.
(d) Grabs a handful of peanuts from a bowl.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Dr. Lyman Sanderson believe needs immediate treatment?

2. What does Mrs. Greenawalt try to sell Elwood Dowd over the phone?

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

4. Throughout this scene, who remains adamant that Elwood Dowd be locked up in the sanitarium?

5. Which character was selected to be the associate doctor at the sanitarium?

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