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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives best describes Merrick's compliments to Mrs. Kendal?
(a) Misinformed.
(b) Awkward.
(c) Inappropriate.
(d) Suave.

2. While Treves and Merrick are talking, why does the porter enter Merrick's room?
(a) To take Merrick's dinner order.
(b) To look at Merrick's deformities.
(c) To change Merrick's bedsheets.
(d) To sew Merrick some new clothes.

3. What is Treves' subject of choice in the hospital?
(a) Physiology.
(b) Orthopedics.
(c) Anatomy.
(d) Psychology.

4. What does Merrick find most envious about married men?
(a) That they will always have homecooked dinners.
(b) That they can look at a woman every day.
(c) That they do not have to sleep alone.
(d) That they could have children.

5. During his argument with Merrick, what does Treves repeatedly ask him?
(a) If he is angry.
(b) If he is stupid.
(c) If he is happy.
(d) If he is afraid.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Treves feel about Merrick after his death?

2. While Treves is sleeping, what part about him does Merrick analyze?

3. Whose wishes does Gomm hope to fulfill in his use of Merrick's money?

4. In the dream, who does Merrick claim will be the "perfect subject" for his study?

5. Which character intercedes with Lord John, telling him to stop begging for money?

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