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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes 19 and 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Merrick building a model of in his hospital room?
(a) A model car.
(b) A model castle.
(c) A model airplane.
(d) A model church.

2. With whom does Treves think it is important for Merrick to form relationships?
(a) Animals.
(b) Plants.
(c) Children.
(d) Women.

3. How does the caller treat The Elephant Man when calling him out of his tent?
(a) With fear.
(b) Apathetically.
(c) With kindness.
(d) Abusively.

4. After riding on the train, what other mode of transportation does Merrick take back to London?
(a) A taxi.
(b) An airplane.
(c) A boat.
(d) A bicycle.

5. How many naked women has Merrick seen in his life?
(a) None.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Treves react to Mrs. Kendal's probing questions about Merrick's anatomy?

2. Which of the Elephant Man's features is described as being "perfectly formed"?

3. Where does the Bishop suggest Treves look for comfort in his confusions about his profession?

4. In Treves' dream where he is a "freak", who does he dream is the doctor?

5. As Treves is weeping at the Bishop's feet, what announcement does Merrick make?

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