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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 is Myrtle Mae Simmons' attitude toward Elwood Dowd?
(a) She is embarrassed by him.
(b) She finds him rude and obnoxious.
(c) She is fearful for his life.
(d) She loves him very deeply because he is eccentric.

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

3. Ethel Chauvenet is key in the first scene because ______________________.
(a) She can sing Italian arias by memory.
(b) She is a fashion consultant to the Simmons women.
(c) She has a grandson about Myrtle Mae Simmons' age.
(d) She has a cure-all for dementia.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elwood Dowd get from behind a book on the bookcase?

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

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

4. What does Elwood Dowd carry around with him?

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

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