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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 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 provide the staff of Chumley's Rest with some polite chat.
(c) To admit Elwood Dowd to the sanitarium.
(d) To discredit her brother, Elwood Dowd, before he could have her committed.

2. What does Dr. Lyman Sanderson believe about Veta Simmons?
(a) She could be very dangerous.
(b) She is in too much of a hurry to leave.
(c) She is very attractive for an older woman.
(d) She might be an alcoholic.

3. What does Myrtle Mae Simmons bring into the room as proof her uncle is not well?
(a) A large flat parcel.
(b) A diary written by Elwood Dowd to Harvey.
(c) A collection of rabbit-themed dinner plates.
(d) A sculpture of Plato.

4. What seems to be the main obstacle for Veta Simmons' full acceptance by the town's society folk?
(a) Elwood Dowd and his imaginary friend.
(b) The family's lack of money.
(c) The family's home is not up to par.
(d) The criminal record of Myrtle Mae Simmons.

5. What does Mrs. Greenawalt try to sell Elwood Dowd over the phone?
(a) A vacation package.
(b) A vacuum.
(c) A subscription.
(d) A set of custom knives.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Elwood Dowd do immediately upon arriving home?

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

4. What does Veta Simmons believe is protecting her brother?

5. With whom does Elwood Dowd discuss the details of the book he picked from the bookshelf?

(see the answer key)

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