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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 are Myrtle Mae Simmons and her mother primarily trying to achieve?
(a) They are plotting to rob a bank.
(b) They want to be accepted by the town's society.
(c) They are trying to get help for Elwood Dowd.
(d) They are trying to harbor a fugitive from justice.

2. What is the name of the main character's niece?
(a) Ethel Chauvenet.
(b) Veta Simmons.
(c) Myrtle Mae Simmons.
(d) Miss Johnson.

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

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what room does Elwood Dowd wait when the ladies excuse themselves?

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

3. What does Mrs. Greenawalt try to sell Elwood Dowd over the phone?

4. Throughout the dialogue between Myrtle Mae Simmons and her mother, what do we learn about their attitude towards Elwood Dowd?

5. Does Elwood Dowd order from Mrs. Greenawalt?

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