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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. Whom does Ethel Chauvenet invite to dinner "soon"?
(a) Elwood Dowd.
(b) Myrtle Mae Simmons.
(c) Mrs. Greenawalt.
(d) Dr. William Chumley.

2. What does Mrs. Greenawalt try to sell Elwood Dowd over the phone?
(a) A set of custom knives.
(b) A vacation package.
(c) A vacuum.
(d) A subscription.

3. How does Elwood Dowd deal with his invisible friend?
(a) Continually whines about wanting more wishes.
(b) Acts very nervous and hopes he'll go away.
(c) Very politely, gesturing for him to enter the room first.
(d) Graciously allows him to do all the talking.

4. Who else besides Elwood Dowd can see his invisible friend?
(a) Anyone Elwood Dowd introduces his friend to.
(b) No-one else.
(c) Whomever the invisible friend wishes to see it.
(d) Just Elwood Dowd's immediate family.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Elwood Dowd consult about a potential dinner with Ethel Chauvenet?

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

3. In what room does Elwood Dowd wait when the ladies excuse themselves?

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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