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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. Throughout this scene, who remains adamant that Elwood Dowd be locked up in the sanitarium?
(a) Dr. Lyman Sanderson.
(b) Veta Simmons.
(c) Wilson.
(d) Myrtle Mae Simmons.

2. What is the name of the orderly in Chumley's rest?
(a) Dr. William Chumley.
(b) Dr. Saul Rubinek.
(c) Dr. Lyman Sanderson.
(d) Wilson.

3. Who calls in to speak with Veta Simmons?
(a) Elwood Dowd.
(b) Wilson.
(c) Dr. William Chumley.
(d) Ruth Kelly.

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

5. Which character was selected to be the associate doctor at the sanitarium?
(a) Dr. William B. Chumley.
(b) Dr. Lyman Sanderson.
(c) Wilson.
(d) Miss Johnson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Elwood Dowd's outlook when Wilson brings him to Dr. Lyman Sanderson?

2. With whom does Elwood Dowd discuss the details of the book he picked from the bookshelf?

3. According to Judge Gaffney, what are some of Elwood Dowd's strong points?

4. While talking to Veta Simmons, what does Dr. Lyman Sanderson do?

5. What does Elwood Dowd tell Ethel Chauvenet when she reacts to his casual conversation with his invisible friend?

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