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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. How is Elwood Dowd dressed when we first see him?
(a) In a hat and raincoat.
(b) In a military officer's dress uniform.
(c) In a business suit.
(d) In a floral shirt and cargo shorts.

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

3. What is Ethel Chauvenet's reaction to Elwood Dowd's imaginary friend?
(a) She calls the sanitarium immediately.
(b) She is oddly accepting of it.
(c) She is horrified and wants to get away.
(d) She introduces Elwood Dowd to her own imaginary friend.

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

5. Does Elwood Dowd order from Mrs. Greenawalt?
(a) Yes, two subscriptions.
(b) Yes, three subscriptions.
(c) Yes, one subscription.
(d) No.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Veta Simmons' reaction whenever Elwood Dowd's invisible friend's name is mentioned?

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

3. How does Elwood Dowd speak to Mrs. Greenawalt?

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

5. According to the dialogue in this scene between Veta SImmons and Ethel Chauvenet, do the two women see each other often?

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