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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 is helping Dr. Lyman Sanderson pack his things?
(a) Elwood Dowd.
(b) Wilson.
(c) Dr. William Chumley.
(d) Ruth Kelly.

2. To whom is Myrtle Mae Simmons immediately attracted?
(a) Dr. William Chumley.
(b) Dr. Lyman Sanderson.
(c) Judge Gaffney.
(d) Wilson.

3. What is Veta Simmons trying to do at the sanitarium?
(a) Introduce Myrtle Mae Simmons to Wilson.
(b) Evaluate the facilities for future fund-raising events.
(c) Have Elwood Dowd commited for evaluation.
(d) Create a business partnership with Ruth Kelly.

4. As the scene opens, who is talking on the phone?
(a) Dr. William Chumley.
(b) Dr. Lyman Sanderson.
(c) Wilson.
(d) Ruth Kelly.

5. According to the sanitarium staff, who entered the sanitarium with Elwood Dowd?
(a) Veta Simmons and Myrtle Mae Simmons.
(b) Veta Simmons and Harvey.
(c) Veta Simmons and Wilson.
(d) Veta Simmons only.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Elwood Dowd respond to Wilson's questions?

3. What is the probable reason why Veta Simmons wants to get in with the town's society crowd?

4. What does Elwood Dowd do immediately upon arriving home?

5. At one point in this scene, Veta Simmons asks Myrtle Mae Simmons to verify what?

(see the answer key)

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