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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character was selected to be the associate doctor at the sanitarium?
(a) Dr. Lyman Sanderson.
(b) Wilson.
(c) Miss Johnson.
(d) Dr. William B. Chumley.

2. What does Veta Simmons tell Elwood Dowd to do?
(a) Quit playing games.
(b) Wait in the parlor.
(c) Get out of her house.
(d) Help in the kitchen.

3. 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 home is not up to par.
(c) The family's lack of money.
(d) The criminal record of Myrtle Mae Simmons.

4. How does Elwood Dowd deal with his invisible friend?
(a) Very politely, gesturing for him to enter the room first.
(b) Graciously allows him to do all the talking.
(c) Acts very nervous and hopes he'll go away.
(d) Continually whines about wanting more wishes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Elwood Dowd dressed when we first see him?

2. When Veta Simmons hangs up the phone with Mrs. Greenawalt, what does she declare?

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

4. According to Elwood Dowd, what exactly IS his invisible friend?

5. According to the dialogue in this scene between Veta SImmons and Ethel Chauvenet, do the two women see each other often?

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