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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Myrtle Mae Simmons answers the phone as the first scene begins. Who is calling?
(a) The Reader's Digest clearinghouse.
(b) A long-lost friend.
(c) The IRS.
(d) The Society Editor of the local paper.

2. What observation does Myrtle Mae Simmons make about her mother in relation to her uncle, Elwood Dowd?
(a) That she is too sympathetic to Elwood Dowd's friend, Harvey.
(b) That Veta Simmons is no match for Elwood Dowd.
(c) That she is too nice to Elwood Dowd and should shun him.
(d) That she is a good cook and party hostess.

3. How tall is Harvey, according to Elwood Dowd?
(a) Four feet tall.
(b) Ten feet tall.
(c) Six feet tall.
(d) Eight feet tall.

4. What does Dr. Lyman Sanderson ask about Veta Simmons?
(a) What her habits are and if she's still grieving for her mother.
(b) Where she currently lives.
(c) Whether or not she would like a job at Chumley's rest.
(d) When can she come in for therapy.

5. At one point in this scene, Veta Simmons asks Myrtle Mae Simmons to verify what?
(a) If Elwood Dowd had any prescription medications.
(b) Whether or not Ethel Chauvenet's grandson will be at the dinner.
(c) Whether or not Harvey was with Elwood.
(d) Whether or not Mrs. Greenawalt has good taste in whiskey.

6. In what room does Elwood Dowd wait when the ladies excuse themselves?
(a) The living room.
(b) The dining room.
(c) The foyer.
(d) The parlor.

7. What does Dr. Lyman Sanderson claim about Veta Simmons' mental condition?
(a) He thinks her condition is very serious.
(b) He believes she cannot tell the truth.
(c) He believes that she has endured Elwood Dowd's insanity well.
(d) He believes she is too eager to leave the sanitarium.

8. Which character was selected to be the associate doctor at the sanitarium?
(a) Wilson.
(b) Miss Johnson.
(c) Dr. Lyman Sanderson.
(d) Dr. William B. Chumley.

9. Who is speaking to Veta Simmons as the scene opens?
(a) Ruth Kelly, a nurse at the sanitarium.
(b) Dr. William Chumley.
(c) Dr. Lyman Sanderson.
(d) Wilson.

10. What one word best sums up the type of humor in this scene?
(a) Witty references to pop culture.
(b) Miscommunication.
(c) All responses are correct.
(d) Slapstick.

11. Who else besides Elwood Dowd can see his invisible friend?
(a) Just Elwood Dowd's immediate family.
(b) No-one else.
(c) Whomever the invisible friend wishes to see it.
(d) Anyone Elwood Dowd introduces his friend to.

12. What is the probable reason why Veta Simmons wants to get in with the town's society crowd?
(a) To hold frequent book readings in her home.
(b) To find a good husband for her daughter, Myrtle Mae Simmons.
(c) To get better psychiatric care for Elwood Dowd.
(d) To improve her financial status.

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

14. What is the name of the main character's invisible friend?
(a) Gary.
(b) Harvey.
(c) Garvey.
(d) Larry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Ethel Chauvenet is key in the first scene because ______________________.

2. Who does Elwood Dowd tell Dr. William Chumley's wife that he's looking for?

3. What does Dr. William Chumley suggest that Dr. Lyman Sanderson can use on Veta Simmons for her treatment?

4. What does Veta Simmons tell Elwood Dowd to do?

5. What is Veta Simmons' reaction to Elwood Dowd's "friend"?

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