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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Ethel Chauvenet's reaction to Elwood Dowd's imaginary friend?
(a) She introduces Elwood Dowd to her own imaginary friend.
(b) She is oddly accepting of it.
(c) She is horrified and wants to get away.
(d) She calls the sanitarium immediately.

2. Where does this final scene of the play take place?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) The Dowd mansion.
(c) Charlie's Place.
(d) Chumley's Rest.

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

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

5. Throughout the dialogue between Myrtle Mae Simmons and her mother, what do we learn about their attitude towards Elwood Dowd?
(a) They believe he is trying to get himself committed to a mental institution.
(b) They believe he is eccentric and charming.
(c) They feel he is mentally unstable.
(d) They feel his invisible friend is real.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the doctors, what will happen to Elwood Dowd if he takes the formula?

2. What is the name of the main character's niece?

3. Who does Dr. William Chumley call to verify the name of the patient to be admitted to the sanitarium?

4. At one point in this scene, Veta Simmons asks Myrtle Mae Simmons to verify what?

5. What does Veta Simmons tell Elwood Dowd to do?

(see the answer key)

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