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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. What observation does Myrtle Mae Simmons make about her mother in relation to her uncle, Elwood Dowd?
(a) That she is too sympathetic to Elwood Dowd's friend, Harvey.
(b) That she is a good cook and party hostess.
(c) That Veta Simmons is no match for Elwood Dowd.
(d) That she is too nice to Elwood Dowd and should shun him.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What are Myrtle Mae Simmons and her mother primarily trying to achieve?

5. What is the name of the main character's niece?

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