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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 does Dr. William Chumley suggest that Dr. Lyman Sanderson can use on Veta Simmons for her treatment?
(a) Formula 401.
(b) Formula 44.
(c) Formula 977.
(d) Grecian Formula.

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

3. What does Veta Simmons believe is protecting her brother?
(a) An uncommon good luck streak.
(b) The Pooka.
(c) A small revolver.
(d) Sheer naivete.

4. What does Elwood Dowd do immediately upon arriving home?
(a) He makes a phone call to Betty Chumley.
(b) He sneaks down to the basement to be alone.
(c) He picks up Myrtle Mae Simmons' package and runs outside with it.
(d) He pours himself some liquor from the bottle hidden in the bookshelf.

5. Where has Wilson been searching for Elwood Dowd?
(a) Local sporting events.
(b) Under the stairwell.
(c) Area bars.
(d) The corridors of Chumley's Rest.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Elwood Dowd dressed when we first see him?

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

3. How old is Elwood Dowd, approximately?

4. What is Elwood Dowd's initial reaction upon seeing the parcel Myrtle Mae Simmons left?

5. Where does Elwood Dowd tell Betty Chumley about his location?

(see the answer key)

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