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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does Elwood Dowd order from Mrs. Greenawalt?
(a) No.
(b) Yes, three subscriptions.
(c) Yes, one subscription.
(d) Yes, two subscriptions.

2. What does Dr. Lyman Sanderson believe about Veta Simmons?
(a) She could be very dangerous.
(b) She might be an alcoholic.
(c) She is in too much of a hurry to leave.
(d) She is very attractive for an older woman.

3. In this scene, Dr. William Chumley and Judge Gaffney visit whom upstairs in the Dowd mansion?
(a) Myrtle Mae Simmons.
(b) Elwood Dowd.
(c) Veta Simmons.
(d) Mrs. Greenawalt.

4. 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 hat and raincoat.
(d) A Bible and a set of keys.

5. Myrtle Mae Simmons answers the phone as the first scene begins. Who is calling?
(a) The Society Editor of the local paper.
(b) The IRS.
(c) The Reader's Digest clearinghouse.
(d) A long-lost friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Veta Simmons' reaction when she sees the portrait of Elwood Dowd and Harvey on the mantle?

2. What does Veta Simmons ask the judge to do?

3. Who does Dr. Lyman Sanderson believe needs immediate treatment?

4. Who is speaking to Veta Simmons as the scene opens?

5. In whom is Ruth Kelly interested?

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