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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. At one point in this scene, Veta Simmons asks Myrtle Mae Simmons to verify what?
(a) Whether or not Harvey was with Elwood.
(b) Whether or not Ethel Chauvenet's grandson will be at the dinner.
(c) Whether or not Mrs. Greenawalt has good taste in whiskey.
(d) If Elwood Dowd had any prescription medications.

2. When Veta Simmons hangs up the phone with Mrs. Greenawalt, what does she declare?
(a) That Mrs. Greenawalt may have an alcohol problem.
(b) That Elwood Dowd has embarrassed her for the last time.
(c) That Mrs. Greenawalt is an annoyance.
(d) That Elwood Dowd's invisible friend could be the life of the party.

3. How tall is Harvey, according to Elwood Dowd?
(a) Ten feet tall.
(b) Four feet tall.
(c) Six feet tall.
(d) Eight feet tall.

4. What is Veta Simmons trying to do at the sanitarium?
(a) Introduce Myrtle Mae Simmons to Wilson.
(b) Evaluate the facilities for future fund-raising events.
(c) Create a business partnership with Ruth Kelly.
(d) Have Elwood Dowd commited for evaluation.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. With whom does Veta Simmons speak next on the telephone?

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

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

5. What is the name of the orderly in Chumley's rest?

(see the answer key)

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