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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 is Myrtle Mae Simmons' attitude toward Elwood Dowd?
(a) She loves him very deeply because he is eccentric.
(b) She is embarrassed by him.
(c) She finds him rude and obnoxious.
(d) She is fearful for his life.

2. What does Wilson read at the end of this scene?
(a) A Bible.
(b) A sales pamphlet.
(c) A psychiatrics manual.
(d) An encyclopedia.

3. What does Dr. Lyman Sanderson posit as the reason why Veta Simmons came to Chumley's Rest?
(a) To admit Elwood Dowd to the sanitarium.
(b) To discredit her brother, Elwood Dowd, before he could have her committed.
(c) To provide the staff of Chumley's Rest with some polite chat.
(d) Because with Elwood Dowd committed, she would inherit the mansion.

4. Which character was selected to be the associate doctor at the sanitarium?
(a) Miss Johnson.
(b) Dr. William B. Chumley.
(c) Dr. Lyman Sanderson.
(d) Wilson.

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. Whom does Ethel Chauvenet invite to dinner "soon"?

2. Who does Dr. William Chumley call to verify the name of the patient to be admitted to the sanitarium?

3. Who does Elwood Dowd say that Harvey would like?

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

5. Myrtle Mae Simmons answers the phone as the first scene begins. Who is calling?

(see the answer key)

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