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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. According to the dialogue in this scene between Veta SImmons and Ethel Chauvenet, do the two women see each other often?
(a) No.
(b) Yes, about once a month.
(c) Yes, everyday.
(d) Yes, about twice a week.

2. What form does Harvey take?
(a) Giant hamster.
(b) Giant rabbit.
(c) Giant cat.
(d) Giant guinea pig.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Elwood Dowd, approximately?

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

3. What is the name of the main character's invisible friend?

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

5. With whom does Veta Simmons speak next on the telephone?

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