The Elephant Man Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Bernard Pomerance
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 140 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Elephant Man Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Bernard Pomerance
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 140 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Merrick states that the model he is working on is a symbol for what, "flying up from the mud"?

2. How does Merrick react when he sees fellow freak-show performers being abused by their managers?

3. How does Treves feel about his own social advancement?

4. What does Treves say the public believes about Merrick's medical condition?

5. What is Merrick building a model of in his hospital room?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the porter fired from working at the hospital?

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

3. Why does Treves think that Mrs. Kendall would be a nice addition to the team caring for Merrick?

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

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

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. What does Merrick despise about married men?

8. How does Mrs. Kendal feel about the model Merrick is working on?

9. Who is Mrs. Sandwich?

10. How does Gomm react to the news that Lord John has stolen from Merrick?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The medical community in London has varying views on John Merrick and his condition. Choose two characters who provide opposite beliefs about John Merrick's condition and describe each side of their argument. How does the medical debate over John Merrick's condition culminate in the climax of the play?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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