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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Merrick consider his best friend, and the one visitor whose time he most appreciates?
(a) Gomm.
(b) The Prince of Wales.
(c) Treves.
(d) Mrs. Kendal.

2. Which part of Merrick's name is printed incorrectly in the letter?
(a) His nickname.
(b) His last name.
(c) His title.
(d) His first name.

3. What does Mrs. Kendal call Merrick after she sees the model he is working on?
(a) A genuis.
(b) A savant.
(c) An artist.
(d) A fool.

4. Which word finished Treves' statement about the human condition, " To become more ________ is to die"?
(a) Aware.
(b) Human.
(c) Alive.
(d) Normal.

5. After Mrs. Kendal leaves, how does Merrick respond to their first meeting?
(a) He begins to laugh.
(b) He begins to sob.
(c) He begins to shout.
(d) He begins to smile.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After the police beating, what does Ross tell Merrick that he "stinks of"?

3. What is the name of Treves' supervisor at the hospital?

4. To which of the following objects does Treves compare Merrick when speaking to the Bishop?

5. What does Merrick read in the bible that makes him excited to die?

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