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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 is Elwood Dowd's outlook when Wilson brings him to Dr. Lyman Sanderson?
(a) Cheerful and polite.
(b) Wryly amused.
(c) Outraged and angry.
(d) Sad but compliant.

2. What does Veta Simmons ask the judge to do?
(a) Sue the sanitarium.
(b) Take her out to dinner.
(c) Execute a restraining order on Wilson.
(d) Help her to her room.

3. What is the name of Dr. William Chumley's wife?
(a) Betty Chumley.
(b) Doreen Chumley.
(c) Christine Chumley.
(d) Barbara Chumley.

4. What does Ruth Kelly ask Elwood Dowd when she first sees him in this scene?
(a) Where the library is.
(b) How Veta Simmons is doing.
(c) How Harvey is doing.
(d) Where Dr. William Chumley is.

5. What is Veta Simmons' reaction when she sees the portrait of Elwood Dowd and Harvey on the mantle?
(a) She nearly faints.
(b) She pretends she doesn't see it.
(c) She laughs uncontrollably.
(d) She shrieks and runs out of the room.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Elwood Dowd's story, after Dr. William Chumley was through with his argument he ______________.

2. Why did Elwood Dowd return to Chumley's Rest?

3. What are Myrtle Mae Simmons and her mother primarily trying to achieve?

4. What is the name of the main character's niece?

5. Upon learning where Elwood Dowd is, what does Dr. William Chumley do?

(see the answer key)

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