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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 posit as the reason why Veta Simmons came to Chumley's Rest?
(a) To admit Elwood Dowd to the sanitarium.
(b) To discredit her brother, Elwood Dowd, before he could have her committed.
(c) To provide the staff of Chumley's Rest with some polite chat.
(d) Because with Elwood Dowd committed, she would inherit the mansion.

2. What does Dr. William Chumley do to Dr. Lyman Sanderson when he finds out they admitted the wrong patient?
(a) Dr. William Chumley fires Dr. Lyman Sanderson.
(b) Dr. William Chumley explains it was a simple mistake and that he'll look into it personally.
(c) Dr. William Chumley cackles to himself and goes home, ignoring Dr. Lyman Sanderson.
(d) Dr. William Chumley demands that Dr. Lyman Sanderson sort it out.

3. Where does Veta Simmons tell Elwood Dowd that Harvey is located?
(a) At the sanitarium.
(b) At the mailbox across the road.
(c) In the mansion's basement.
(d) In the mansion's bathtub.

4. According to Veta Simmons, what keeps people going and separates them from "the beasts"?
(a) Desire for acceptance.
(b) Ambition.
(c) Our dreams.
(d) Gasoline-powered cars.

5. What happens as Elwood Dowd talks to his sister on the phone?
(a) Elwood Dowd curses under his breath.
(b) Harvey greets the people in the mansion.
(c) Harvey arrives where Elwood Dowd is.
(d) Elwood Dowd hangs up in a panic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What observation does Myrtle Mae Simmons make about her mother in relation to her uncle, Elwood Dowd?

2. What does Dr. William Chumley believe?

3. Who enters the scene after Elwood Dowd, Dr. Lyman Sanderson, and the nurse exit?

4. Where does Elwood Dowd say he and Harvey have adventures every night?

5. According to the sanitarium staff, who entered the sanitarium with Elwood Dowd?

(see the answer key)

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