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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. Why did Elwood Dowd return to Chumley's Rest?
(a) To harass them about admitting Veta Simmons earlier.
(b) To keep his appointment with Ruth Kelly and Dr. Lyman Sanderson.
(c) To see how everyone was getting along.
(d) To check himself in.

2. What does Elwood Dowd tell Dr. Lyman Sanderson about the name Harvey?
(a) He never met anyone named that before.
(b) His uncle was named Harvey.
(c) He likes it because its a gentle-sounding name.
(d) It's easy to spell.

3. What does Veta Simmons tell Dr. William Chumley about her brother, Elwood Dowd?
(a) That he is dangerous.
(b) That he likes trains.
(c) That he is a compulsive gambler.
(d) That he's just pulling everyone's leg about Harvey.

4. Where does Elwood Dowd put the contents he finds in Myrtle Mae Simmons' flat parcel?
(a) In the garbage.
(b) On the mantle, over the picture of his mother.
(c) On the back of the front door to the mansion.
(d) In the hallway, near the hall tree.

5. What does Elwood do before leaving the scene again?
(a) Tips his hat to the mantle.
(b) Makes another phone call.
(c) Tips his hat to the portrait.
(d) Grabs a handful of peanuts from a bowl.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ethel Chauvenet is key in the first scene because ______________________.

2. Where was Harvey when Elwood Dowd first met him?

3. What does Veta Simmons believe is protecting her brother?

4. What does Dr. Lyman Sanderson claim about Veta Simmons' mental condition?

5. Who holds back Wilson when he tries to physically assault Elwood Dowd?

(see the answer key)

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