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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 are discussing the treatment to be given to Veta Simmons?
(a) Dr. William Chumley, Wilson, and Ruth Kelly.
(b) Dr. William Chumley, Dr. Lyman Sanderson, and Ruth Kelly.
(c) Dr. William Chumley, Myrtle Mae Simmons, and Ruth Kelly.
(d) Dr. Lyman Sanderson, Wilson, and Myrtle Mae Simmons.

2. What does Myrtle Mae Simmons claim about living with her uncle?
(a) That he never takes a bath.
(b) That it is horrendous.
(c) That he's always spoiling her.
(d) That it's not so bad after a while.

3. What does Elwood Dowd tell Ethel Chauvenet when she reacts to his casual conversation with his invisible friend?
(a) That Harvey favors her and will bless her home.
(b) She better be good or Harvey will get her.
(c) Not to be alarmed.
(d) That all their lives are in danger if Harvey is not appeased.

4. What is the name of Dr. William Chumley's wife?
(a) Doreen Chumley.
(b) Christine Chumley.
(c) Barbara Chumley.
(d) Betty Chumley.

5. What observation does Myrtle Mae Simmons make about her mother in relation to her uncle, Elwood Dowd?
(a) That she is too sympathetic to Elwood Dowd's friend, Harvey.
(b) That Veta Simmons is no match for Elwood Dowd.
(c) That she is a good cook and party hostess.
(d) That she is too nice to Elwood Dowd and should shun him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Wilson say he left Veta Simmons after he took her upstairs in the sanitarium?

2. Who does Ruth Kelly call to verify Elwood Dowd's story?

3. What does Harvey look like, according to this scene?

4. What kind of advice does Dr. Lyman Sanderson give Ruth Kelly?

5. Throughout this scene, who remains adamant that Elwood Dowd be locked up in the sanitarium?

(see the answer key)

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