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

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

3. Who is ultimately locked up in the sanitarium in this scene?
(a) Veta Simmons.
(b) Wilson.
(c) Dr. Lyman Sanderson.
(d) Myrtle Mae Simmons.

4. What words appear at the bottom of the page that Wilson is reading when the scene ends?
(a) "You'll never find me."
(b) "Hey, put me down!"
(c) "You're standing on my foot."
(d) "How are you, Mr. Wilson?"

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Elwood Dowd dressed when we first see him?

2. Which of these characters is constantly being visited by a pooka?

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

4. What does Veta Simmons confess to Dr. Lyman Sanderson about Harvey?

5. What one word best sums up the type of humor in this scene?

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