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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes 6, 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what ward of the hospital does Merrick request to be moved to during his stay?
(a) The amputee unit.
(b) The deaf unit.
(c) The comatose unit.
(d) The blind unit.

2. What does Treves tell Merrick is the one thing that will make him happy during his stay in the hospital?
(a) Rules.
(b) Television.
(c) Prayer.
(d) Books.

3. How does Treves spread the word that he is searching for charitable donations to care for Merrick?
(a) In the newspaper.
(b) In a church bulletin.
(c) Through word of mouth.
(d) Over the radio.

4. What does the caller state is the only thing more painful to The Elephant Man than his physical deformities?
(a) His broken heart.
(b) His irrational fears.
(c) His foolish mind.
(d) His spiritual anguish.

5. What is the name of Treves' supervisor at the hospital?
(a) Gary.
(b) Gomm.
(c) Grop.
(d) Grimm.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Merrick is telling Treves about his life in the workhouse, which word does he repeat over and over and over, in reference to the beatings he received?

2. Which book did Merrick study as a child?

3. How many policemen arrive in the streets and begin beating Ross and Merrick?

4. Which of the following best describes the Elephant Man's deformities?

5. When Treves arrives at the police station to pick up Merrick, what does Merrick beg Treves to do?

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