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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. To what ward of the hospital does Merrick request to be moved to during his stay?
(a) The deaf unit.
(b) The blind unit.
(c) The comatose unit.
(d) The amputee unit.

2. Which of the following does Treves NOT accuse the caller of using to alter The Elephant Man's appearance?
(a) Makeup.
(b) Mirrors.
(c) Lighting.
(d) Costumes.

3. As the police are searching his belongings, what word does Merrick croak over and over?
(a) Heaven.
(b) God.
(c) Hell.
(d) Jesus.

4. How does Treves spread the word that he is searching for charitable donations to care for Merrick?
(a) Over the radio.
(b) In a church bulletin.
(c) Through word of mouth.
(d) In the newspaper.

5. What is Treves' subject of choice in the hospital?
(a) Anatomy.
(b) Psychology.
(c) Physiology.
(d) Orthopedics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the nurse react to Merrick the first time she sees him?

2. What is The Elephant Man's real name?

3. When Treves arrives at the police station to pick up Merrick, what does Merrick beg Treves to do?

4. After Merrick is handed over to the police, what do they search his belongings for?

5. Which of the following best describes the Elephant Man's deformities?

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