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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. What part of Merrick's body is Mrs.Kendal most interested in?

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

3. Where does Ross take Merrick to work after leaving London?

4. Which of the following characters does NOT make a comparison to Merrick?

5. How much money has Merrick saved since starting work with Ross?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Merrick attempt to speak with Treves about the bible?

2. How does Merrick spend the few moments directly before he dies?

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

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

5. During the dream, what statemtents does Gomm make about "good men" and what should happen to them?

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

7. How does Merrick respond to Ross' unexpected visit?

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

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

10. How are the pinheads involved in Merrick's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the text, Treves is represented as an angelic, almost spiritual entity. Describe two instances in which Treves could be compared to a religious leader and then explain how Merrick reacts to the religious symbolism in his life.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the course of the novel, many characters realize the errors of their ways and attempt to repent for their sins. Choose two characters that have "seen the light" of their sins and describe their reactions to this enlightenment. Then, explain how the process of repenting changed, or did not change, the characters involved.

Essay Topic 3

Mrs. Kendal proves to be one of the most important characters in Merrick's life. Describe the character of Mrs. Kendal and explain what lessons she taught Merrick about life and love. Finally, explain how Merrick responded to the lesson Mrs. Kendal was so keen to teach.

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