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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the nurse react to Merrick the first time she sees him?
(a) She gives him a hug.
(b) She sits and stares at him silently.
(c) She shakes his hand and says that she is happy to meet him.
(d) She screams and runs out of the room.

2. What job has Treves come to fill at the hospital?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Lecturer.
(c) Surgeon.
(d) Psychiatrist.

3. Who does Ross have to draw a contract with in order to show Merrick on the streets?
(a) The neighborhood association.
(b) The other traveling acts.
(c) The schools.
(d) The police.

4. How long will Merrick be allowed to stay in the hospital with Treves?
(a) For nearly a year.
(b) As long as he likes.
(c) For a few months, until funds run out.
(d) For one week only.

5. 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 right leg.
(d) His left arm.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. After Mrs. Kendal leaves, how does Merrick respond to their first meeting?

4. What does Mrs. Kendal do for a living?

5. As the police are searching his belongings, what word does Merrick croak over and over?

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