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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Veta Simmons' reaction whenever Elwood Dowd's invisible friend's name is mentioned?
(a) She refers to her invisible friend by name.
(b) She becomes angry.
(c) She giggles and goes back to her business.
(d) She sighs and flops down in a chair.

2. What does Dr. William Chumley do to Dr. Lyman Sanderson when he finds out they admitted the wrong patient?
(a) Dr. William Chumley fires Dr. Lyman Sanderson.
(b) Dr. William Chumley demands that Dr. Lyman Sanderson sort it out.
(c) Dr. William Chumley explains it was a simple mistake and that he'll look into it personally.
(d) Dr. William Chumley cackles to himself and goes home, ignoring Dr. Lyman Sanderson.

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

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

5. What form does Harvey take?
(a) Giant rabbit.
(b) Giant hamster.
(c) Giant guinea pig.
(d) Giant cat.

6. What does Myrtle Mae Simmons wonder aloud about her uncle, Eldwood Dowd?
(a) Why he carries around an extra hat and raincoat.
(b) Why he can't just be run over by a truck.
(c) Why he can't be normal like her mother.
(d) Why he isn't in show business.

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

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

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

10. What does Mrs. Greenawalt try to sell Elwood Dowd over the phone?
(a) A subscription.
(b) A vacation package.
(c) A set of custom knives.
(d) A vacuum.

11. How is Elwood Dowd dressed when we first see him?
(a) In a floral shirt and cargo shorts.
(b) In a hat and raincoat.
(c) In a business suit.
(d) In a military officer's dress uniform.

12. What reason does the nurse, Ruth Kelly, give to Dr. Lyman Sanderson for wanting the two of them to join Elwood Dowd for drinks later that night?
(a) Elwood Dowd promised to pay.
(b) Elwood Dowd was pitiful and sad and needed company.
(c) Elwood Dowd could teach them how to drink flaming shots.
(d) Elwood Dowd is such a gentleman.

13. With whom does Elwood Dowd consult about a potential dinner with Ethel Chauvenet?
(a) Veta Simmons.
(b) Myrtle Mae Simmons.
(c) Dr. William Chumley.
(d) Harvey.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Elwood Dowd's outlook when Wilson brings him to Dr. Lyman Sanderson?

2. What is Ethel Chauvenet's reaction to Elwood Dowd's imaginary friend?

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

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

5. Betty Chumley and Wilson are left alone at the end of this scene. What do they talk about?

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