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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. What is the probable reason why Veta Simmons wants to get in with the town's society crowd?
(a) To find a good husband for her daughter, Myrtle Mae Simmons.
(b) To get better psychiatric care for Elwood Dowd.
(c) To improve her financial status.
(d) To hold frequent book readings in her home.

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

3. What is Ruth Kelly's reaction to Elwood Dowd's story about Dr. William Chumley?
(a) She seems shocked.
(b) She is amused.
(c) She is indifferent.
(d) She seems to believe him.

4. Myrtle Mae Simmons insists that the judge do what?
(a) Talk some sense to Dr. William Chumley.
(b) Set her up with Ethel Chauvenet's grandson.
(c) Find Elwood Dowd and lock him up.
(d) Call an area-wide search for Elwood Dowd.

5. What does Dr. Lyman Sanderson tell Elwood Dowd?
(a) He and Ruth Kelly are running off together.
(b) He's sorry they committed Veta Simmons.
(c) He believes he can see Harvey, too.
(d) He has to face reality.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Lyman Sanderson ask Elwood Dowd to do?

2. What words appear at the bottom of the page that Wilson is reading when the scene ends?

3. Who is helping Dr. Lyman Sanderson pack his things?

4. How many bars were searched looking for Elwood Dowd?

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

(see the answer key)

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