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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the letter, what does Gomm thank the newspaper for?

2. To whom does Lord John return, begging for more money?

3. After his argument with Merrick, what does Ross confess to him?

4. Which meal does the attendant bring to Merrick directly after he finishes his model church?

5. To which of the following objects does Treves compare Merrick when speaking to the Bishop?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The nature of "freak shows" and traveling circuses are explored in the opening scenes of the play. Briefly describe the settings of the freak shows and the way the managers treat their "freak" employees. How does the microcosm of freak shows act as a symbol for the way the entire world views "freaks"?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The Elephant Man is described in the first few scenes of the play as having extreme deformities, which Treves describes at great detail for his audience. Briefly describe the deformities that the Elephant Man suffers from and why he received the nickname that he did.

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