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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Dr. William Chumley call to verify the name of the patient to be admitted to the sanitarium?
(a) Wilson.
(b) Myrtle Mae Simmons.
(c) Judge Gaffney.
(d) Mrs. Greenawalt.

2. What words appear at the bottom of the page that Wilson is reading when the scene ends?
(a) "Hey, put me down!"
(b) "How are you, Mr. Wilson?"
(c) "You'll never find me."
(d) "You're standing on my foot."

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 is embarrassed, but tries to deal with it.
(d) She feels helpless and cries a lot.

4. With whom does Veta Simmons speak next on the telephone?
(a) The plumber.
(b) Mrs. Greenawalt.
(c) Ethel Chauvenet.
(d) Dr. William Chumley.

5. Myrtle Mae Simmons answers the phone as the first scene begins. Who is calling?
(a) The Reader's Digest clearinghouse.
(b) The IRS.
(c) A long-lost friend.
(d) The Society Editor of the local paper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Myrtle Mae Simmons' attitude toward Elwood Dowd?

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

3. What does Dr. Lyman Sanderson ask about Veta Simmons?

4. What is the name of Dr. William Chumley's wife?

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

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