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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. William Chumley suggest that Dr. Lyman Sanderson can use on Veta Simmons for her treatment?
(a) Grecian Formula.
(b) Formula 977.
(c) Formula 44.
(d) Formula 401.

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

3. What does Veta Simmons tell Elwood Dowd to do?
(a) Quit playing games.
(b) Help in the kitchen.
(c) Get out of her house.
(d) Wait in the parlor.

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

5. What is Veta Simmons' reaction to Elwood Dowd's "friend"?
(a) She feels helpless and cries a lot.
(b) She is embarrassed, but tries to deal with it.
(c) She actively introduces Elwood Dowd's invisible buddy to everyone.
(d) She suspects Elwood Dowd has been taking hallucinogenic drugs.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Elwood Dowd, approximately?

2. Ethel Chauvenet is key in the first scene because ______________________.

3. What does Dr. Lyman Sanderson posit as the reason why Veta Simmons came to Chumley's Rest?

4. What is the probable reason why Veta Simmons wants to get in with the town's society crowd?

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

(see the answer key)

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