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

2. With whom does Veta Simmons speak next on the telephone?
(a) Mrs. Greenawalt.
(b) The plumber.
(c) Dr. William Chumley.
(d) Ethel Chauvenet.

3. According to Elwood Dowd, what exactly IS his invisible friend?
(a) A Pooka.
(b) A great enigma.
(c) A wood spirit.
(d) A pixie.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elwood Dowd tell Ethel Chauvenet when she reacts to his casual conversation with his invisible friend?

2. What does Elwood Dowd carry around with him?

3. How does Elwood Dowd deal with his invisible friend?

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

5. With whom does Elwood Dowd discuss the details of the book he picked from the bookshelf?

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