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

2. What kind of advice does Dr. Lyman Sanderson give Ruth Kelly?
(a) Packing advice.
(b) Dating advice.
(c) Travel tips.
(d) Cooking advice.

3. According to Elwood Dowd's story, after Dr. William Chumley was through with his argument he ______________.
(a) Went on drinking.
(b) Lost a lot of money on a pool hustle.
(c) Hit on a blond sitting nearby.
(d) Played a game of darts.

4. What does Dr. Lyman Sanderson ask about Veta Simmons?
(a) Whether or not she would like a job at Chumley's rest.
(b) When can she come in for therapy.
(c) Where she currently lives.
(d) What her habits are and if she's still grieving for her mother.

5. What one word best sums up the type of humor in this scene?
(a) Slapstick.
(b) Miscommunication.
(c) All responses are correct.
(d) Witty references to pop culture.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Lyman Sanderson tell Elwood Dowd?

2. Who enters with a bouquet of flowers for Ruth Kelly?

3. Where does this scene take place?

4. What does Dr. William Chumley want to know about Elwood Dowd?

5. What does Dr. Lyman Sanderson posit as the reason why Veta Simmons came to Chumley's Rest?

(see the answer key)

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