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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. With whom does Elwood Dowd discuss the details of the book he picked from the bookshelf?
(a) Myrtle Mae Simmons.
(b) Ethel Chauvenet.
(c) Harvey.
(d) Veta Simmons.

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

3. Whom does Ethel Chauvenet invite to dinner "soon"?
(a) Myrtle Mae Simmons.
(b) Mrs. Greenawalt.
(c) Elwood Dowd.
(d) Dr. William Chumley.

4. What detail about Elwood Dowd does Veta Simmons originally reveal to Dr. Lyman Sanderson?
(a) Elwood Dowd is a widower.
(b) Elwood Dowd is delirious.
(c) Elwood Dowd is too organized.
(d) Elwood Dowd is a drinker.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What words appear at the bottom of the page that Wilson is reading when the scene ends?

2. What is Ethel Chauvenet's reaction to Elwood Dowd's imaginary friend?

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

4. When Veta Simmons hangs up the phone with Mrs. Greenawalt, what does she declare?

5. How does Elwood Dowd speak to Mrs. Greenawalt?

(see the answer key)

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