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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dr. Lyman Sanderson believe about Veta Simmons?
(a) She is in too much of a hurry to leave.
(b) She is very attractive for an older woman.
(c) She could be very dangerous.
(d) She might be an alcoholic.

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

3. How did Harvey receive his name, according to Elwood Dowd?
(a) Harvey was given his name by a higher power.
(b) The name was drawn at random from a hat.
(c) Harvey let Elwood Dowd pick the name.
(d) Harvey told Elwood Dowd what his name was.

4. What does Elwood Dowd tell Betty Chumley on the phone?
(a) That he attended the cocktail party and didn't see her there.
(b) That he was in love with her.
(c) That he was ready to turn himself in to the sanitarium.
(d) That he would like her to meet Harvey.

5. What is Dr. William Chumley's emotional state when he enters the sanitarium?
(a) He is punch drunk.
(b) He is nervous.
(c) He is babbling incoherently.
(d) He is crying.

Short Answer Questions

1. What seems to be the main obstacle for Veta Simmons' full acceptance by the town's society folk?

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

3. What is Ruth Kelly's reaction to Elwood Dowd's story about Dr. William Chumley?

4. Who answers the door to the sanitarium at the beginning of the scene?

5. Who does Ruth Kelly kiss on the cheek?

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