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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 thinks her condition is very serious.
(b) He believes she cannot tell the truth.
(c) He believes that she has endured Elwood Dowd's insanity well.
(d) He believes she is too eager to leave the sanitarium.

2. What seems to be the main obstacle for Veta Simmons' full acceptance by the town's society folk?
(a) The criminal record of Myrtle Mae Simmons.
(b) Elwood Dowd and his imaginary friend.
(c) The family's home is not up to par.
(d) The family's lack of money.

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

4. How old is Elwood Dowd, approximately?
(a) Forty-seven.
(b) Thirty-two.
(c) Twenty-five.
(d) Fifty-three.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How tall is Harvey, according to Elwood Dowd?

2. Where does this scene take place?

3. What are Veta Simmons and Ruth Kelly talking about?

4. According to the sanitarium staff, who entered the sanitarium with Elwood Dowd?

5. What is the name of Dr. William Chumley's wife?

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