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

2. What does Elwood Dowd tell Ethel Chauvenet when she reacts to his casual conversation with his invisible friend?
(a) She better be good or Harvey will get her.
(b) That Harvey favors her and will bless her home.
(c) That all their lives are in danger if Harvey is not appeased.
(d) Not to be alarmed.

3. What does Veta Simmons tell Elwood Dowd to do?
(a) Get out of her house.
(b) Wait in the parlor.
(c) Quit playing games.
(d) Help in the kitchen.

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

5. How does Elwood Dowd deal with his invisible friend?
(a) Graciously allows him to do all the talking.
(b) Acts very nervous and hopes he'll go away.
(c) Very politely, gesturing for him to enter the room first.
(d) Continually whines about wanting more wishes.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Myrtle Mae Simmons wonder aloud about her uncle, Eldwood Dowd?

4. What does Elwood Dowd carry around with him?

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

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