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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What maddens Merrick about some married men?
(a) The fact that some beat their wives.
(b) The fact that some men also take mistresses.
(c) The fact that some are stingy with their money.
(d) The fact that some are alcoholics.

2. How does the Bishop feel about his prayer sessions with Merrick?
(a) He finds them troublesome.
(b) He finds them boring.
(c) He finds them terrifying.
(d) He finds them very moving.

3. During his analysis of Treves, what does Merrick decide Treves is completely unable to feel?
(a) Fear.
(b) Empathy.
(c) Sorrow.
(d) Failure.

4. Who reads Treves the letter written after Merrick's death?
(a) The Bishop.
(b) Mrs. Kendal.
(c) Gomm.
(d) Mrs. Sandwich.

5. How is the nursing attendant related to the event happening outside of Merrick's window?
(a) It is his father.
(b) It is his brother.
(c) It is his cousin.
(d) It is a friend's sister.

6. After his argument with Merrick, what does Ross confess to him?
(a) That he, himself, is afraid.
(b) That he, himself, is lost.
(c) That he, himself, is broke.
(d) That he, himself, is dying.

7. When Merrick was a child, from where did Ross rescue him?
(a) From a burning house.
(b) From an orphanage.
(c) From an abusive mother.
(d) From a wild river.

8. What are the final words of the play?
(a) It is done.
(b) In his name.
(c) Go now, and be happy.
(d) Behold, the heavens await you.

9. In the dream, who does Merrick claim will be the "perfect subject" for his study?
(a) Gomm.
(b) The Bishop.
(c) Ross.
(d) Treves.

10. What does Treves argue is the attractive element of Merrick's character?
(a) That he is so grateful to be treated like a human being.
(b) That he is unafraid of death.
(c) That he is so intelligent and unafraid to voice his opinions.
(d) That he able to see the good in all of humanity.

11. To which part of the hospital will the rest of Merrick's funds be absorbed?
(a) Food services.
(b) The general revenue.
(c) Outreach for the poor.
(d) Research.

12. What does Treves come running back into the room to say about Merrick?
(a) That Merrick was a man.
(b) That Merrick was a monster.
(c) That Merrick was a hero.
(d) He never says anything.

13. What does Merrick read in the bible that makes him excited to die?
(a) That the blind will be made to see.
(b) That the poor shall become the rich.
(c) That the meek will inherit the earth.
(d) That God will make the crooked straight.

14. What are the pinheads doing when they arrive to Merrick's bedside before he dies?
(a) Singing.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Cackling.
(d) Laughing.

15. What part of Merrick might collapse if he laid down to sleep at night?
(a) His spine.
(b) His ribcage.
(c) His lungs.
(d) His windpipe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Merrick attempt to speak with about his readings in the bible?

2. In Treves' dream where he is a "freak", what does Merrick say is his reasoning for wanting to visit with him?

3. How does Treves argue that people feel when they see themselves reflected in Merrick?

4. What do the pinheads urge Merrick to enter?

5. What is Merrick most worried about now that he knows Lord John has stolen his money?

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