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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. What is Myrtle Mae Simmons' attitude toward Elwood Dowd?
(a) She finds him rude and obnoxious.
(b) She loves him very deeply because he is eccentric.
(c) She is fearful for his life.
(d) She is embarrassed by him.

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

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

4. What does Elwood Dowd find in Myrtle Mae Simmons' package?
(a) A wooden plaque engraved to Harvey.
(b) A family tree book.
(c) A small bundle of books about Pookas.
(d) A portrait of Elwood Dowd and Harvey.

5. What happens as Elwood Dowd talks to his sister on the phone?
(a) Elwood Dowd hangs up in a panic.
(b) Harvey greets the people in the mansion.
(c) Harvey arrives where Elwood Dowd is.
(d) Elwood Dowd curses under his breath.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Myrtle Mae Simmons bring into the room as proof her uncle is not well?

2. Where does Elwood Dowd put the contents he finds in Myrtle Mae Simmons' flat parcel?

3. When Veta Simmons hangs up the phone with Mrs. Greenawalt, what does she declare?

4. What are Myrtle Mae Simmons and her mother primarily trying to achieve?

5. Myrtle Mae Simmons insists that the judge do what?

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