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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dr. Lyman Sanderson believe about Veta Simmons?
(a) She could be very dangerous.
(b) She is in too much of a hurry to leave.
(c) She is very attractive for an older woman.
(d) She might be an alcoholic.

2. How does Elwood Dowd describe Harvey to Dr. William Chumley's wife?
(a) All responses are correct.
(b) He's very tall.
(c) He's a Pooka.
(d) He's very choosy about who he likes.

3. Who does Elwood Dowd say that Harvey would like?
(a) Myrtle Mae Simmons.
(b) Wilson.
(c) Ruth Kelly.
(d) Betty Chumley.

4. What does Elwood Dowd tell Ethel Chauvenet when she reacts to his casual conversation with his invisible friend?
(a) That all their lives are in danger if Harvey is not appeased.
(b) Not to be alarmed.
(c) She better be good or Harvey will get her.
(d) That Harvey favors her and will bless her home.

5. What is Veta Simmons trying to do at the sanitarium?
(a) Introduce Myrtle Mae Simmons to Wilson.
(b) Create a business partnership with Ruth Kelly.
(c) Evaluate the facilities for future fund-raising events.
(d) Have Elwood Dowd commited for evaluation.

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

7. Where does Wilson say he left Veta Simmons after he took her upstairs in the sanitarium?
(a) The massage room.
(b) Solitary confinement.
(c) The hydro tub.
(d) The sauna.

8. What is the name of the orderly in Chumley's rest?
(a) Dr. Saul Rubinek.
(b) Dr. Lyman Sanderson.
(c) Wilson.
(d) Dr. William Chumley.

9. What are Veta Simmons and Ruth Kelly talking about?
(a) The conditions at Chumley's Rest.
(b) The latest hit song on the radio.
(c) Elwood Dowd.
(d) The weather.

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

11. Does Elwood Dowd order from Mrs. Greenawalt?
(a) Yes, two subscriptions.
(b) No.
(c) Yes, three subscriptions.
(d) Yes, one subscription.

12. Which of these characters is constantly being visited by a pooka?
(a) Elwood Dowd.
(b) Ethel Chauvenet.
(c) Myrtle Mae Simmons.
(d) Dr. Lyman Sanderson.

13. What does Betty Chumley tell the sanitarium staff about Harvey?
(a) His jacket and hat size.
(b) His name, height, and favorite foods.
(c) His name and preferences for making friends.
(d) His name and that he's a Pooka.

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

15. How does Elwood Dowd deal with his invisible friend?
(a) Graciously allows him to do all the talking.
(b) Very politely, gesturing for him to enter the room first.
(c) Acts very nervous and hopes he'll go away.
(d) Continually whines about wanting more wishes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is ultimately locked up in the sanitarium in this scene?

2. What does Myrtle Mae Simmons wonder aloud about her uncle, Eldwood Dowd?

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

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

5. In what room does Elwood Dowd wait when the ladies excuse themselves?

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