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

2. What does Veta Simmons tell Dr. William Chumley about her brother, Elwood Dowd?
(a) That he's just pulling everyone's leg about Harvey.
(b) That he is dangerous.
(c) That he is a compulsive gambler.
(d) That he likes trains.

3. Who comes to the house, asking about Veta Simmons?
(a) Mrs. Greenawalt.
(b) Dr. Lyman Sanderson.
(c) Judge Gaffney.
(d) Wilson.

4. What does Elwood do before leaving the scene again?
(a) Makes another phone call.
(b) Tips his hat to the mantle.
(c) Grabs a handful of peanuts from a bowl.
(d) Tips his hat to the portrait.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Veta Simmons believe is protecting her brother?

3. What does Elwood Dowd get from behind a book on the bookcase?

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

5. What does Veta Simmons confess to Dr. Lyman Sanderson about Harvey?

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