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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following best describes Treves' voice as he describes the Elephant Man to the audience during a lecture?
(a) Animated.
(b) Dry.
(c) Fearful.
(d) Apathetic.

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

3. When Merrick is telling Treves about his life in the workhouse, which word does he repeat over and over and over, in reference to the beatings he received?
(a) Ouch.
(b) Boom.
(c) Bang.
(d) Crash.

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

5. Merrick states that the model he is working on is a symbol for what, "flying up from the mud"?
(a) Grace.
(b) Depression.
(c) Depravity.
(d) Greed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives does Mrs. Kendal use to describe how she imagines Merrick?

2. After exiting the train, who hands Merrick over to the police officers?

3. Which of the following adjectives does Mrs. Kendal use to describe the perspective from the Prince of Wales' private theater seats?

4. Which meal is Merrick being served the first time the nurse comes to meet him?

5. While Treves and Merrick are talking, why does the porter enter Merrick's room?

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