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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. In what room does Elwood Dowd wait when the ladies excuse themselves?
(a) The living room.
(b) The parlor.
(c) The dining room.
(d) The foyer.

2. What is the name of the main character's invisible friend?
(a) Gary.
(b) Harvey.
(c) Garvey.
(d) Larry.

3. 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.

4. Which of these characters is constantly being visited by a pooka?
(a) Ethel Chauvenet.
(b) Dr. Lyman Sanderson.
(c) Myrtle Mae Simmons.
(d) Elwood Dowd.

5. What seems to be the main obstacle for Veta Simmons' full acceptance by the town's society folk?
(a) Elwood Dowd and his imaginary friend.
(b) The criminal record of Myrtle Mae Simmons.
(c) The family's home is not up to par.
(d) The family's lack of money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Myrtle Mae Simmons wonder aloud about her uncle, Eldwood Dowd?

2. When Veta Simmons hangs up the phone with Mrs. Greenawalt, what does she declare?

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

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

5. Who else besides Elwood Dowd can see his invisible friend?

(see the answer key)

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