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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. What does Veta Simmons confess to Dr. Lyman Sanderson about Harvey?
(a) That even she has seen him occasionally.
(b) That Harvey is a rediculous fantasy of Elwood Dowd's.
(c) That Harvey keeps her awake sometimes by whistling.
(d) That Harvey has been killing sheep in the area.

2. While talking to Veta Simmons, what does Dr. Lyman Sanderson do?
(a) He tells her to go home.
(b) He starts laughing hysterically.
(c) He presses a buzzer on his desk and keeps the conversation moving.
(d) He stands up and runs out of the room to get Wilson.

3. What form does Harvey take?
(a) Giant hamster.
(b) Giant rabbit.
(c) Giant cat.
(d) Giant guinea pig.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Elwood Dowd, approximately?

2. What does Dr. Lyman Sanderson believe about Veta Simmons?

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

4. According to Elwood Dowd, what exactly IS his invisible friend?

5. Who is speaking to Veta Simmons as the scene opens?

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