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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Treves think Mrs. Kendal might be a good friend for Merrick?

2. What does Ross do with all of Merrick's savings?

3. What is the name of the nurse who Treves interviews to care for Merrick?

4. After exiting the train, who hands Merrick over to the police officers?

5. What art form is Merrick working on when Mrs. Kennedy arrives at his home for the first time?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lord John come begging for money from Treves?

2. What information about his mother does Merrick give to Mrs. Kendal upon their first meeting?

3. What does Treves tell Merrick about anesthetic and his patient who nearly didn't come out of it?

4. During his analysis of Treves' body, what realization does Merrick make about Treves' head?

5. What insight does Merrick have about the play "Romeo and Juliet"?

6. During his analysis of Treves' body, what notes does Merrick make about Treves' left hand?

7. What happens when Treves is finally enlightened and thinks of something worthwhile that he would like to print in the letter to the editor?

8. 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?

9. How does Mrs. Kendal respond to Treves' proposal that she befriend Merrick?

10. How are the pinheads treated by their manager?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the course of the play, many characters travel extreme spiritual journeys, relying heavily on the words of wisdom that the Bishop imparts on them. Choose one character who undergoes a spiritual journey and create a time line for that transformation. Then, explain how the spiritual journey relied heavily on their relationship with the Bishop and give an example of one piece of advice the Bishop bestowed upon the character.

Essay Topic 2

Money is an element in the play that has negative connotations, as a corrupter and something that is commonly mishandled. Describe one character who has been corrupted by the drive for money, and one character who mishandles the money they have to grievous consequences. Then, compare / contrast which financial sin has a darker force in John Merrick's life.

Essay Topic 3

The church that Merrick is designing has huge symbolic significance in his life. Explain what the church represents both physically and spiritually to Merrick. Then, explain how the construction of the church mirrors the growth Merrick experiences throughout the course of the play.

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