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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. Lyman Sanderson claim about Veta Simmons' mental condition?
(a) He believes she is too eager to leave the sanitarium.
(b) He thinks her condition is very serious.
(c) He believes she cannot tell the truth.
(d) He believes that she has endured Elwood Dowd's insanity well.

2. Throughout the dialogue between Myrtle Mae Simmons and her mother, what do we learn about their attitude towards Elwood Dowd?
(a) They believe he is eccentric and charming.
(b) They feel he is mentally unstable.
(c) They believe he is trying to get himself committed to a mental institution.
(d) They feel his invisible friend is real.

3. What does Veta Simmons tell Elwood Dowd to do?
(a) Get out of her house.
(b) Quit playing games.
(c) Wait in the parlor.
(d) Help in the kitchen.

4. 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 once a month.
(c) No.
(d) Yes, about twice a week.

5. What does Dr. William Chumley do to Dr. Lyman Sanderson when he finds out they admitted the wrong patient?
(a) Dr. William Chumley fires Dr. Lyman Sanderson.
(b) Dr. William Chumley explains it was a simple mistake and that he'll look into it personally.
(c) Dr. William Chumley demands that Dr. Lyman Sanderson sort it out.
(d) Dr. William Chumley cackles to himself and goes home, ignoring Dr. Lyman Sanderson.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Veta Simmons' reaction whenever Elwood Dowd's invisible friend's name is mentioned?

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

4. Who does Elwood Dowd tell Dr. William Chumley's wife that he's looking for?

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

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