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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes 6, 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Ross do with all of Merrick's savings?
(a) He splits it evenly with Merrick, fifty-fifty.
(b) He gives Merrick a small sum and steals the rest.
(c) He steals all of it, leaving Merrick with nothing.
(d) He gives it all back to Merrick.

3. Why does Merrick claim to have left London?
(a) To leave the "freak-show" business.
(b) To find a wife.
(c) To get an education.
(d) To make more money.

4. Which of the Elephant Man's features is described as being "perfectly formed"?
(a) All ten of his fingers.
(b) All ten of his toes.
(c) His left arm.
(d) His right leg.

5. What name does Ross give two handicapped women whose heads rise to points?
(a) Coneheads.
(b) Pinheads.
(c) Eggheads.
(d) Football-heads.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Treves spread the word that he is searching for charitable donations to care for Merrick?

3. How is the porter treated by Gomm after visiting Merrick's room?

4. Which of the following does Treves NOT accuse the caller of using to alter The Elephant Man's appearance?

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

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