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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Merrick when his mother was attacked at the circus?
(a) He was an infant.
(b) He was a teenager.
(c) He was in utero.
(d) He was a toddler.

2. How do the pinheads describe the world that has been revealed to them since leaving the freak show?
(a) As glorious.
(b) As terrifying.
(c) As indecent.
(d) As full of sorrow.

3. How does Merrick respond to Ross' proposal?
(a) He says that he never wants to be on display again.
(b) He says that he will ask Treves for his opinion on the matter.
(c) He says that he never wants to see Ross again.
(d) He says that he hopes Ross dies.

4. What is Merrick attempting to portray in his artistic rendering?
(a) A face.
(b) A flower.
(c) A church.
(d) An eagle.

5. What does Merrick say to Treves about Mrs. Kendal's nudity after she leaves the hospital?
(a) He says nothing.
(b) He says a woman's body is like a flower.
(c) He says it was not what he expected.
(d) He says it was the most beautiful thing he has ever seen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word does Mrs. Kendal use to describe her life on display?

2. What does Merrick hope to do with his life if he ever gains normal mobility?

3. During his argument with Merrick, what does Treves repeatedly ask him?

4. When visiting Merrick in the hospital, what does Ross propose?

5. What new medical advance is Treves obsessed with gaining an edge on?

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