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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. Ethel Chauvenet is key in the first scene because ______________________.
(a) She is a fashion consultant to the Simmons women.
(b) She can sing Italian arias by memory.
(c) She has a grandson about Myrtle Mae Simmons' age.
(d) She has a cure-all for dementia.

2. Where does Elwood Dowd say he and Harvey have adventures every night?
(a) The Dowd mansion's basement.
(b) In bars.
(c) The city.
(d) In a mystical land.

3. What detail about Elwood Dowd does Veta Simmons originally reveal to Dr. Lyman Sanderson?
(a) Elwood Dowd is a widower.
(b) Elwood Dowd is too organized.
(c) Elwood Dowd is a drinker.
(d) Elwood Dowd is delirious.

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

5. With whom does Elwood Dowd discuss the details of the book he picked from the bookshelf?
(a) Veta Simmons.
(b) Harvey.
(c) Ethel Chauvenet.
(d) Myrtle Mae Simmons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elwood Dowd tell Ethel Chauvenet when she reacts to his casual conversation with his invisible friend?

2. What does Mrs. Greenawalt try to sell Elwood Dowd over the phone?

3. According to Judge Gaffney, what are some of Elwood Dowd's strong points?

4. What does Elwood Dowd get from behind a book on the bookcase?

5. In whom is Ruth Kelly interested?

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