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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens whenever Elwood Dowd tries to introduce Harvey to the sanitarium staff?

2. Does Elwood Dowd order from Mrs. Greenawalt?

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

4. Whom does Ethel Chauvenet invite to dinner "soon"?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ruth Kelly fear about "accidentally" committing Elwood Dowd earlier that day instead of his "crazy" sister?

2. Why is Dr. Lyman Sanderson mortified when he learns that Elwood Dowd has been sent upstairs at the sanitarium?

3. What does Elwood Dowd keep trying to do over and over again, only to be interrupted?

4. According to Veta Simmons, to whom did her mother leave everything, including the mansion?

5. Describe the nurse, Ruth Kelly.

6. Given Veta Simmons' reactions to Elwood Dowd and her daughter, do you think she truly disbelieves her brother regarding Harvey?

7. Do you think that Ethel Chauvenet could see Harvey, given that he likes her very much?

8. Describe Elwood Dowd's feelings toward Ruth Kelly.

9. How does Elwood Dowd treat everyone on the sanitarium's staff?

10. Why do you suppose Elwood Dowd insists on introducing Harvey to everyone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is it that finally makes Veta Simmons decide she is willing to accept Elwood Dowd just the way he is (Harvey and all)? Please explain your answers using the text where appropriate.

Essay Topic 2

Given the bits of dialogue and sporadic moments of "belief" from Veta Simmons, do you think she has ever really seen Harvey or not? Please support your thesis with reasons based on the text. If she had seen Harvey, why does she wish Elwood Dowd to not see the creature?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Elwood Dowd comply with Veta Simmons' every wish regarding his mental health (admitting him to Chumley's Rest, administering the formula, etc.)? Why is it left to Vera Simmons to decide what happens to Elwood Dowd and, by extension, Harvey? Please support your answers.

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