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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which book did Merrick study as a child?
(a) The Torah.
(b) The Vedas.
(c) The Bible.
(d) The Qur'an.

2. How is the porter treated by Gomm after visiting Merrick's room?
(a) He is fired.
(b) He is given a raise.
(c) He is promoted.
(d) He is scolded.

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

4. How do Ross and Merrick part ways for the final time?
(a) Ross abandons Merrick in the streets.
(b) Ross and Merrick part ways amicably.
(c) Merrick decides to quit the freak show business.
(d) Ross is jailed for abusing Merrick.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word does Mrs. Kendal use to describe her life on display?

2. What does Treves tell Merrick is the one thing that will make him happy during his stay in the hospital?

3. What is the name of Treves' supervisor at the hospital?

4. To what ward of the hospital does Merrick request to be moved to during his stay?

5. What does Treves say he would like to do with Merrick's life?

Short Essay Questions

1. What similarity does Treves believe he shares with Merrick?

2. In his discussion about Merrick's death, what argument does Treves make about the human condition?

3. How does Merrick react to the pinheads when he first meets them?

4. Which high society members come to visit with Merrick during the height of his popularity, what types of gifts do they leave for him?

5. How is Merrick treated by the police officers on his travels back to London?

6. What is the symbolism of the model church that Merrick is working toward completing?

7. How does Merrick react to the news that he will be allowed an indefinite stay at the hospital?

8. In what ways does role reversal come into play when Treves has a dream about the freak show?

9. During the dream, what does Gomm say about Treves that echoes back to his statements about Treves in the opening of the play?

10. How does the Bishop feel about his prayer sessions with Merrick, and what is Treves' response to the Bishop's claim?

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