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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. According to Judge Gaffney, what are some of Elwood Dowd's strong points?
2. How does Elwood Dowd respond to Wilson's questions?
3. How does Wilson react toward Elwood Dowd when he sees him?
4. Where does Veta Simmons tell Elwood Dowd that Harvey is located?
5. Who calls in to speak with Veta Simmons?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Ruth Kelly find out when she calls Charlie's Place to verify Elwood Dowd's story?
2. Why is Veta Simmons speech about the importance of art significant, if at all?
3. What tactic does Dr. William Chumley use to get Elwood Dowd to return home again? Is it successful?
4. What do you think Elwood Dowd meant when he confesses "I wrestled with reality for forty years and I am happy to state that I finally won out over it"?
5. Why do you think Wilson is agitated when he finally locates Elwood Dowd back at Chumley's Rest?
6. When Elwood Dowd mentions to Ruth Kelly that he has things he needs to do, what is he referring to?
7. What are some of the reasons Veta Simmons is visibly shaken up and disheveled-looking when she first appears in this scene?
8. While Veta Simmons and Dr. William Chumley are arguing, what happens?
9. What does Myrtle Mae Simmons offer up as "proof" that Elwood Dowd is a horrible person to live with (at least according to her)?
10. Which other characters do you think are starting to believe in Harvey by the end of this scene? Why do they do this?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In much of the play, Elwood Dowd carries around a raincoat and hat, even though he is wearing a raincoat and hat. What does this say about Elwood Dowd as a person? Why would he do such a thing? Please support your thesis from the text.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Compare and contrast the characters of Elwood Dowd with Dr. William Chumley. How are they different? How are they alike? Would these two character have grown closer together had Elwood Dowd never brought up Harvey? Why or why not? Which one of the two do you believe is more sane?
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