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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the letter, what does Gomm thank the newspaper for?
(a) Taking interest in such a lowly case as Merrick's.
(b) Giving a voice to all the disabled people in the world.
(c) Supporting the hosptial, and therefore, London.
(d) Printing the letters that led to the financial donations.

2. Where does the Bishop suggest Treves look for comfort in his confusions about his profession?
(a) In the church.
(b) In his fellow man.
(c) In God.
(d) In the bible.

3. What does Ross think is unfair about the fact that Merrick is living with Treves?
(a) Treves is using Merrick, and treating him like a dog.
(b) Treves is receiving all the benefits of Merrick's health.
(c) Treves is unaware of the hard work that comes with rearing Merrick.
(d) Merrick does not want to live with Treves, but return to life with Ross.

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

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

6. Which meal does the attendant bring to Merrick directly after he finishes his model church?
(a) Lunch.
(b) Tea.
(c) Breakfast.
(d) Dinner.

7. In Treves' dream where he is a "freak", who does he dream is the doctor?
(a) Ross.
(b) Mrs. Kendal.
(c) Gomm.
(d) Merrick.

8. What does Treves believe has happened to Merrick as he has become more physically deformed?
(a) He has become more emotionally normal.
(b) He has lost touch of what it means to be human.
(c) He has become more emotionally deformed.
(d) He has lost touch of his emotions.

9. While Merrick is in his meeting with the Bishop, what are Gomm and Treves discussing in the next room?
(a) Merrick's spirituality.
(b) Merrick's love life.
(c) Merrick's personal hygiene.
(d) Merrick's death.

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 so intelligent and unafraid to voice his opinions.
(c) That he able to see the good in all of humanity.
(d) That he is unafraid of death.

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

12. In the dream, what does Gomm call Treves in response to Merrick's payment offer?
(a) He cals Treves a black hole.
(b) He calls Treves a valuable investment.
(c) He calls Treves a one-man moral swamp.
(d) He calls Treves a man of honor.

13. What does Gomm call Lord John after witnessing him beg for money?
(a) A one-man cesspool.
(b) A one-man money pit.
(c) A one-man moral swamp.
(d) A one-man black hole.

14. Which of the following is NOT an adjective Treves uses to describe Merrick in the letter?
(a) Wise.
(b) Intelligent.
(c) Trustworthy.
(d) Romantic.

15. What do the pinheads urge Merrick to enter?
(a) "The eternity of man".
(b) "The love of the world".
(c) "The only heaven we know".
(d) "The empire of darkness".

Short Answer Questions

1. When Treves brushes past Mrs. Kendal in the hospital, which of the following finishes his sentence, "This is a hospital, not a ___________"?

2. How do the pinheads describe the world that has been revealed to them since leaving the freak show?

3. How many naked women has Merrick seen in his life?

4. What is the general focus of the letter published after Merrick's death?

5. Which part of Merrick's name is printed incorrectly in the letter?

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