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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. What does Veta Simmons confess to Dr. Lyman Sanderson about Harvey?
(a) That Harvey has been killing sheep in the area.
(b) That Harvey is a rediculous fantasy of Elwood Dowd's.
(c) That even she has seen him occasionally.
(d) That Harvey keeps her awake sometimes by whistling.

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

3. With whom does Elwood Dowd discuss the details of the book he picked from the bookshelf?
(a) Harvey.
(b) Myrtle Mae Simmons.
(c) Veta Simmons.
(d) Ethel Chauvenet.

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

5. What is the probable reason why Veta Simmons wants to get in with the town's society crowd?
(a) To get better psychiatric care for Elwood Dowd.
(b) To hold frequent book readings in her home.
(c) To improve her financial status.
(d) To find a good husband for her daughter, Myrtle Mae Simmons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Veta Simmons' reaction whenever Elwood Dowd's invisible friend's name is mentioned?

2. Who is ultimately locked up in the sanitarium in this scene?

3. What does Betty Chumley tell the sanitarium staff about Harvey?

4. Who does Elwood Dowd say that Harvey would like?

5. What happens whenever Elwood Dowd tries to introduce Harvey to the sanitarium staff?

(see the answer key)

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