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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the man who is responsible for The Elephant Man?
(a) Randy.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Roy.
(d) Ross.

2. Which of the following best describes Treves' voice as he describes the Elephant Man to the audience during a lecture?
(a) Animated.
(b) Fearful.
(c) Dry.
(d) Apathetic.

3. When Treves arrives at the police station to pick up Merrick, what does Merrick beg Treves to do?
(a) Help him.
(b) Leave him.
(c) Train him.
(d) Kill him.

4. What does the caller state is the only thing more painful to The Elephant Man than his physical deformities?
(a) His broken heart.
(b) His foolish mind.
(c) His spiritual anguish.
(d) His irrational fears.

5. What is Merrick doing during the time that Treves is interviewing the nurse?
(a) Practicing the piano.
(b) Taking a bath.
(c) Sewing his clothes.
(d) Sleeping.

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

7. Who does Ross have to draw a contract with in order to show Merrick on the streets?
(a) The neighborhood association.
(b) The schools.
(c) The other traveling acts.
(d) The police.

8. Which word does Mrs. Kendal use to describe her life on display?
(a) A mosaic.
(b) An illusion.
(c) A mask.
(d) A dance.

9. What does the Prince of Wales admire most in Treves?
(a) His patience.
(b) His wealth.
(c) His academic knowledge.
(d) His rugby skills.

10. After riding on the train, what other mode of transportation does Merrick take back to London?
(a) An airplane.
(b) A taxi.
(c) A bicycle.
(d) A boat.

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

12. Which of the following does Treves NOT accuse the caller of using to alter The Elephant Man's appearance?
(a) Makeup.
(b) Lighting.
(c) Costumes.
(d) Mirrors.

13. Which word does Merrick repeat over and over on the train ride back to London?
(a) "Loved".
(b) "Happy".
(c) "Robbed".
(d) "Sad".

14. When Merrick is telling Treves about his life in the workhouse, which word does he repeat over and over and over, in reference to the beatings he received?
(a) Boom.
(b) Bang.
(c) Crash.
(d) Ouch.

15. How does Merrick react when he sees fellow freak-show performers being abused by their managers?
(a) He attempts to comfort the victims.
(b) He ignores the abuse.
(c) He weeps silently to himself.
(d) He attacks the abuser.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Treves spread the word that he is searching for charitable donations to care for Merrick?

2. What does Mrs. Kendal call Merrick after she sees the model he is working on?

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

4. How does Treves react to Mrs. Kendal's probing questions about Merrick's anatomy?

5. How much money has Merrick saved since starting work with Ross?

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