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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Wilson's attitude toward Elwood Dowd's story regarding Dr. William Chumley?
(a) He is extremely skeptical.
(b) He couldn't care less.
(c) He believes Elwood Dowd.
(d) He is amazed and speechless.

2. How many bars were searched looking for Elwood Dowd?
(a) 18.
(b) 10.
(c) 3.
(d) 7.

3. Veta Simmons informs Dr. William Chumley that she knows where Elwood Dowd is. Where is he?
(a) He's at Charlie's Place.
(b) He's waiting at the bus stop.
(c) He's in the mansion's basement.
(d) He's at the sanitarium.

4. What happens as Elwood Dowd talks to his sister on the phone?
(a) Elwood Dowd curses under his breath.
(b) Elwood Dowd hangs up in a panic.
(c) Harvey greets the people in the mansion.
(d) Harvey arrives where Elwood Dowd is.

5. Throughout this scene, who remains adamant that Elwood Dowd be locked up in the sanitarium?
(a) Myrtle Mae Simmons.
(b) Dr. Lyman Sanderson.
(c) Veta Simmons.
(d) Wilson.

6. Who does Ruth Kelly call to verify Elwood Dowd's story?
(a) Mrs. Greenawalt.
(b) Charlie's Place.
(c) Veta Simmons.
(d) Ethel Chauvenet.

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

8. Where has Wilson been searching for Elwood Dowd?
(a) Area bars.
(b) Local sporting events.
(c) Under the stairwell.
(d) The corridors of Chumley's Rest.

9. What is Dr. William Chumley's emotional state when he enters the sanitarium?
(a) He is crying.
(b) He is nervous.
(c) He is punch drunk.
(d) He is babbling incoherently.

10. Who seems most concerned about the character that's gone missing at the outset of the scene?
(a) Ruth Kelly.
(b) Veta Simmons.
(c) Wilson.
(d) Dr. Lyman Sanderson.

11. What does Myrtle Mae Simmons claim about living with her uncle?
(a) That it is horrendous.
(b) That he's always spoiling her.
(c) That it's not so bad after a while.
(d) That he never takes a bath.

12. According to Judge Gaffney, what are some of Elwood Dowd's strong points?
(a) Brains, personality and friends.
(b) Absent-minded, helpful.
(c) Dashing, forceful, and brave.
(d) Creative, strong, and quick-witted.

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

14. How does Elwood Dowd respond to Wilson's questions?
(a) Politely and calmly.
(b) Very abruptly.
(c) Elwood Dowd does not respond.
(d) Evasively.

15. To whom is Myrtle Mae Simmons immediately attracted?
(a) Dr. William Chumley.
(b) Wilson.
(c) Judge Gaffney.
(d) Dr. Lyman Sanderson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who enters, looking disheveled and shaken?

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

3. What does Myrtle Mae Simmons bring into the room as proof her uncle is not well?

4. In this scene, Dr. William Chumley and Judge Gaffney visit whom upstairs in the Dowd mansion?

5. Who is helping Dr. Lyman Sanderson pack his things?

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