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

2. What does Elwood Dowd carry around with him?
(a) A Bible and a set of keys.
(b) An umbrella and a pocket knife.
(c) A snowglobe and a rabbit's foot.
(d) A hat and raincoat.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the orderly in Chumley's rest?

2. Does Elwood Dowd order from Mrs. Greenawalt?

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

4. How does Elwood Dowd describe Harvey to Dr. William Chumley's wife?

5. Where does Wilson say he left Veta Simmons after he took her upstairs in the sanitarium?

(see the answer key)

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