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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ethel Chauvenet is key in the first scene because ______________________.
(a) She has a grandson about Myrtle Mae Simmons' age.
(b) She has a cure-all for dementia.
(c) She is a fashion consultant to the Simmons women.
(d) She can sing Italian arias by memory.

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

3. What is Veta Simmons' reaction to Elwood Dowd's "friend"?
(a) She feels helpless and cries a lot.
(b) She suspects Elwood Dowd has been taking hallucinogenic drugs.
(c) She is embarrassed, but tries to deal with it.
(d) She actively introduces Elwood Dowd's invisible buddy to everyone.

4. Myrtle Mae Simmons answers the phone as the first scene begins. Who is calling?
(a) The Society Editor of the local paper.
(b) The Reader's Digest clearinghouse.
(c) The IRS.
(d) A long-lost friend.

5. What does Elwood Dowd carry around with him?
(a) A snowglobe and a rabbit's foot.
(b) An umbrella and a pocket knife.
(c) A Bible and a set of keys.
(d) A hat and raincoat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What form does Harvey take?

2. What does Elwood Dowd get from behind a book on the bookcase?

3. Which of these characters is constantly being visited by a pooka?

4. What is Ethel Chauvenet's reaction to Elwood Dowd's imaginary friend?

5. What are Myrtle Mae Simmons and her mother primarily trying to achieve?

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