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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Veta Simmons become indignant with Dr. Lyman Sanderson?
(a) Because he won't ask Myrtle Mae Simmons out.
(b) Because he calls Elwood Dowd a psychopath.
(c) Because his sweater was a poor fashion choice.
(d) Because he's still at the sanitarium.

2. How old is Elwood Dowd, approximately?
(a) Thirty-two.
(b) Twenty-five.
(c) Forty-seven.
(d) Fifty-three.

3. What is the name of the orderly in Chumley's rest?
(a) Wilson.
(b) Dr. Saul Rubinek.
(c) Dr. Lyman Sanderson.
(d) Dr. William Chumley.

4. What does Elwood Dowd tell Ruth Kelly about Dr. William Chumley's whereabouts?
(a) He is at the Dowd mansion.
(b) He is at Charlie's Place.
(c) He is on a train to Pittsburgh.
(d) He doesn't know where Dr. William Chumley is.

5. What does Myrtle Mae Simmons say really bothers her about her uncle?
(a) He is too nice and polite.
(b) He never ditches the hat and coat.
(c) He is a nail biter.
(d) He seems to know what's going to happen before it happens.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of advice does Dr. Lyman Sanderson give Ruth Kelly?

2. How many bars were searched looking for Elwood Dowd?

3. What does Mrs. Greenawalt try to sell Elwood Dowd over the phone?

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

5. What observation does Myrtle Mae Simmons make about her mother in relation to her uncle, Elwood Dowd?

(see the answer key)

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