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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. Lyman Sanderson ask Elwood Dowd to do?
(a) Quit talking about Harvey.
(b) Recount the night's events.
(c) Get ready to be admitted to the sanitarium.
(d) Pay for the drinks and Charlie's.

2. Who calls in to speak with Veta Simmons?
(a) Wilson.
(b) Ruth Kelly.
(c) Dr. William Chumley.
(d) Elwood Dowd.

3. How does Elwood Dowd deal with his invisible friend?
(a) Acts very nervous and hopes he'll go away.
(b) Continually whines about wanting more wishes.
(c) Graciously allows him to do all the talking.
(d) Very politely, gesturing for him to enter the room first.

4. What is Myrtle Mae Simmons' attitude toward Elwood Dowd?
(a) She is fearful for his life.
(b) She is embarrassed by him.
(c) She finds him rude and obnoxious.
(d) She loves him very deeply because he is eccentric.

5. Where does this scene take place?
(a) The police station.
(b) The Dowd library.
(c) The sanitarium.
(d) A field near town.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What seems to be the main obstacle for Veta Simmons' full acceptance by the town's society folk?

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

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