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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Elwood Dowd say that Harvey would like?
(a) Betty Chumley.
(b) Wilson.
(c) Myrtle Mae Simmons.
(d) Ruth Kelly.

2. What words appear at the bottom of the page that Wilson is reading when the scene ends?
(a) "You'll never find me."
(b) "You're standing on my foot."
(c) "How are you, Mr. Wilson?"
(d) "Hey, put me down!"

3. Who holds back Wilson when he tries to physically assault Elwood Dowd?
(a) Ruth Kelly.
(b) Veta Simmons.
(c) Dr. William Chumley.
(d) Dr. Lyman Sanderson.

4. How does Elwood Dowd describe Harvey to Dr. William Chumley's wife?
(a) All responses are correct.
(b) He's very choosy about who he likes.
(c) He's very tall.
(d) He's a Pooka.

5. What does Dr. William Chumley assure Judge Gaffney of to hopefully avoid a lawsuit?
(a) That everything was a total misunderstanding.
(b) That Dr. Lyman Sanderson has been fired.
(c) That Wilson was really to blame for Veta Simmons' rough treatment.
(d) That he was planning on shutting down the sanitarium soon.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Elwood Dowd's story, after Dr. William Chumley was through with his argument he ______________.

2. What does Elwood Dowd tell Dr. Lyman Sanderson about the name Harvey?

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

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

5. As the scene opens, who is talking on the phone?

(see the answer key)

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