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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At which theatrical theater does the Prince of Wales own his own boxed seat?
(a) The symphony.
(b) The opera.
(c) The stage.
(d) The ballet.

2. What does Treves' supervisor state that Treves needs to increase in order to keep everyone happy?
(a) His own salary.
(b) The hospital's reputation.
(c) His list of patients.
(d) The amount of surgeries he can perform.

3. 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 a toddler.
(d) He was in utero.

4. Why does Treves think Mrs. Kendal might be a good friend for Merrick?
(a) Because she has expressed a desire to meet Merrick for herself.
(b) Because she knows how to hide her true emotions.
(c) Because she is blind.
(d) Because she is equally as lonely.

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

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

7. What does The Princess of Wales call Merrick?
(a) The Elephant Guy.
(b) That Elephant Thing.
(c) The Elephant Man.
(d) That Elephant Bloke.

8. What does Treves tell Merrick is the one thing that will make him happy during his stay in the hospital?
(a) Rules.
(b) Prayer.
(c) Television.
(d) Books.

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

10. After leaving Ross, how is Merrick treated by the fellow passengers on his train ride back to London?
(a) He is treated with kindness for the first time in his life.
(b) He is forced to answer embarrassing questions about his health.
(c) He is verbally and physically abused.
(d) He is ignored completely.

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

12. As the police are searching his belongings, what word does Merrick croak over and over?
(a) God.
(b) Hell.
(c) Heaven.
(d) Jesus.

13. How does the nurse react to Merrick the first time she sees him?
(a) She shakes his hand and says that she is happy to meet him.
(b) She sits and stares at him silently.
(c) She screams and runs out of the room.
(d) She gives him a hug.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Merrick stay while the Bishop is speaking with Treves?

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

3. 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?

4. Who shouts from the audience, interrupting Treves' lecture about the Elephant Man's deformities?

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

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