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

2. Where does Merrick stay while the Bishop is speaking with Treves?
(a) On the surgical table.
(b) In the library.
(c) In a bathtub.
(d) In his bedroom.

3. Which of the following adjectives does Mrs. Kendal use to describe how she imagines Merrick?
(a) Lonely.
(b) Sad.
(c) Brilliant.
(d) Artistic.

4. How many characters enter the stage to discuss the similarities they feel with Merrick?
(a) Three at a time.
(b) Four at a time.
(c) One at a time.
(d) Two at a time.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives does Mrs. Kendal use to describe the perspective from the Prince of Wales' private theater seats?

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

3. How much does Treves' supervisor think Treves can make as a fee per patient he sees?

4. Who does Ross have to draw a contract with in order to show Merrick on the streets?

5. Which of the Elephant Man's features is described as being "perfectly formed"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Merrick react to the news that Lord John has stolen money from him?

5. In his letter to the editor, what does Gomm say will happen to Merrick's finances?

6. During the one-on-one scene that each high society member has with the audience, what does the Princess of Wales think is the similarity between her husband and Treves?

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

8. How does Treves assure that Merrick can stay in the hospital as long as he desires?

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. As Merrick is meeting with the Bishop, what discussion of Merrick's impending death do Gomm and Treves have?

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