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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 Veta Simmons speak next on the telephone?
(a) The plumber.
(b) Mrs. Greenawalt.
(c) Dr. William Chumley.
(d) Ethel Chauvenet.

2. How is Elwood Dowd dressed when we first see him?
(a) In a floral shirt and cargo shorts.
(b) In a hat and raincoat.
(c) In a military officer's dress uniform.
(d) In a business suit.

3. What is Veta Simmons trying to do at the sanitarium?
(a) Create a business partnership with Ruth Kelly.
(b) Have Elwood Dowd commited for evaluation.
(c) Evaluate the facilities for future fund-raising events.
(d) Introduce Myrtle Mae Simmons to Wilson.

4. Who does Elwood Dowd say that Harvey would like?
(a) Betty Chumley.
(b) Ruth Kelly.
(c) Wilson.
(d) Myrtle Mae Simmons.

5. What does Elwood Dowd carry around with him?
(a) An umbrella and a pocket knife.
(b) A Bible and a set of keys.
(c) A hat and raincoat.
(d) A snowglobe and a rabbit's foot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the probable reason why Veta Simmons wants to get in with the town's society crowd?

2. What does Dr. William Chumley assure Judge Gaffney of to hopefully avoid a lawsuit?

3. What words appear at the bottom of the page that Wilson is reading when the scene ends?

4. What is Veta Simmons' reaction when she sees the portrait of Elwood Dowd and Harvey on the mantle?

5. What are Veta Simmons and Ruth Kelly talking about?

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