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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 Dr. William Chumley suggest that Dr. Lyman Sanderson can use on Veta Simmons for her treatment?
(a) Formula 977.
(b) Grecian Formula.
(c) Formula 401.
(d) Formula 44.

2. What observation does Myrtle Mae Simmons make about her mother in relation to her uncle, Elwood Dowd?
(a) That she is too sympathetic to Elwood Dowd's friend, Harvey.
(b) That Veta Simmons is no match for Elwood Dowd.
(c) That she is too nice to Elwood Dowd and should shun him.
(d) That she is a good cook and party hostess.

3. 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 oddly accepting of it.
(c) She calls the sanitarium immediately.
(d) She is horrified and wants to get away.

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

5. What is Elwood Dowd's outlook when Wilson brings him to Dr. Lyman Sanderson?
(a) Outraged and angry.
(b) Sad but compliant.
(c) Cheerful and polite.
(d) Wryly amused.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the employees of the sanitarium regard Dr. William Chumley?

2. With whom does Veta Simmons speak next on the telephone?

3. Who are discussing the treatment to be given to Veta Simmons?

4. Betty Chumley and Wilson are left alone at the end of this scene. What do they talk about?

5. What does Wilson read at the end of this scene?

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