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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. How does Elwood Dowd deal with his invisible friend?
(a) Acts very nervous and hopes he'll go away.
(b) Graciously allows him to do all the talking.
(c) Continually whines about wanting more wishes.
(d) Very politely, gesturing for him to enter the room first.

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

3. According to the sanitarium staff, who entered the sanitarium with Elwood Dowd?
(a) Veta Simmons and Myrtle Mae Simmons.
(b) Veta Simmons and Harvey.
(c) Veta Simmons and Wilson.
(d) Veta Simmons only.

4. Where does this scene take place?
(a) The Dowd mansion.
(b) A field just outside of town.
(c) The local supermarket.
(d) The sanitarium, Chumley's Rest.

5. Whom does Ethel Chauvenet invite to dinner "soon"?
(a) Mrs. Greenawalt.
(b) Myrtle Mae Simmons.
(c) Dr. William Chumley.
(d) Elwood Dowd.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the main character's niece?

2. What is Veta Simmons' reaction to Elwood Dowd's "friend"?

3. In what room does Elwood Dowd wait when the ladies excuse themselves?

4. What detail about Elwood Dowd does Veta Simmons originally reveal to Dr. Lyman Sanderson?

5. What happens whenever Elwood Dowd tries to introduce Harvey to the sanitarium staff?

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