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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. After several drinks, with whom did Dr. William Chumley get into an argument over who should pay?
(a) Harvey.
(b) The barkeep.
(c) Elwood Dowd.
(d) Veta Simmons.

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

3. How old is Elwood Dowd, approximately?
(a) Thirty-two.
(b) Fifty-three.
(c) Forty-seven.
(d) Twenty-five.

4. According to the dialogue in this scene between Veta SImmons and Ethel Chauvenet, do the two women see each other often?
(a) Yes, about twice a week.
(b) No.
(c) Yes, about once a month.
(d) Yes, everyday.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How tall is Harvey, according to Elwood Dowd?

2. What does Elwood Dowd find in Myrtle Mae Simmons' package?

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

4. Where does Elwood Dowd say Dr. William Chumley found him?

5. Who says "A painting shows not only the reality but the dream behind it"?

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