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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following words does Mrs. Kendal use to describe Merrick's insights into life and love?
(a) Brilliant.
(b) Extraordinary.
(c) Delusional.
(d) Misinformed.

2. Which of the following animals knocked Merrick's mother over while she was visiting a circus?
(a) An elephant.
(b) A lion.
(c) A camel.
(d) A zebra.

3. Which of the following best describes the Elephant Man's deformities?
(a) Minimal.
(b) Surgically correctable.
(c) Extensive.
(d) Invisible.

4. Which of the following adjectives does Mrs. Kendal use to describe the perspective from the Prince of Wales' private theater seats?
(a) Splendid.
(b) Unrivaled.
(c) Unique.
(d) Brilliant.

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

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

7. Who keeps track of all the gifts Merrick receives from his admirers?
(a) Gomm.
(b) Merrick.
(c) Mrs. Kendal.
(d) Treves.

8. How long will Merrick be allowed to stay in the hospital with Treves?
(a) For a few months, until funds run out.
(b) As long as he likes.
(c) For one week only.
(d) For nearly a year.

9. Who shouts from the audience, interrupting Treves' lecture about the Elephant Man's deformities?
(a) Treves' assistant.
(b) A woman in the front row.
(c) An off-stage voice.
(d) John Merrick.

10. After exiting the train, who hands Merrick over to the police officers?
(a) Merrick turns himself in.
(b) The train's conductor.
(c) The train passengers.
(d) Ross.

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

12. Which of the following members of royalty makes an appearance in Merrick's hospital room?
(a) The Princess of Wales.
(b) The Queen Mother.
(c) The King of Scotland.
(d) The Prince of Wales.

13. What part of Merrick's body is Mrs.Kendal most interested in?
(a) His genitals.
(b) His brain.
(c) His face.
(d) His hands.

14. Which of the following characters does NOT make a comparison to Merrick?
(a) The Conductor.
(b) The Bishop.
(c) Mrs.Kendal.
(d) Gomm.

15. Why does Merrick claim to have left London?
(a) To make more money.
(b) To find a wife.
(c) To leave the "freak-show" business.
(d) To get an education.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives does Mrs. Kendal use to describe how she imagines Merrick?

2. What is the name of the nurse who Treves interviews to care for Merrick?

3. With whom does Treves think it is important for Merrick to form relationships?

4. Merrick states that the model he is working on is a symbol for what, "flying up from the mud"?

5. Which of the following adjectives best describes Merrick's compliments to Mrs. Kendal?

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