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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is The Elephant Man's real name?
(a) Jacob.
(b) James.
(c) Joseph.
(d) John.

2. What is the name of the nurse who Treves interviews to care for Merrick?
(a) Mrs. Salad.
(b) Mrs. Crumb.
(c) Mrs. Potato.
(d) Mrs. Sandwich.

3. Which meal is Merrick being served the first time the nurse comes to meet him?
(a) Tea.
(b) Lunch.
(c) Dinner.
(d) Breakfast.

4. What does Treves say he would like to do with Merrick's life?
(a) Make it as normal as possible.
(b) Make him the strongest man in the world.
(c) Make him famous.
(d) Make him a lot of money.

5. How does the nurse react to Merrick the first time she sees him?
(a) She gives him a hug.
(b) She shakes his hand and says that she is happy to meet him.
(c) She sits and stares at him silently.
(d) She screams and runs out of the room.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Merrick when his mother was attacked at the circus?

2. How does Merrick react when he sees fellow freak-show performers being abused by their managers?

3. How do Ross and Merrick part ways for the final time?

4. What does Treves say the public believes about Merrick's medical condition?

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

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