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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who shouts from the audience, interrupting Treves' lecture about the Elephant Man's deformities?
(a) An off-stage voice.
(b) John Merrick.
(c) Treves' assistant.
(d) A woman in the front row.

2. Which of the following characters believes that all humans are simply copies God has created?
(a) Merrick.
(b) Treves.
(c) Mrs. Kendal.
(d) Gomm.

3. What does Treves think is happening to Merrick's physical condition the more he is accepted into normal society?
(a) It is staying about the same.
(b) Treves has stopped monitoring Merrick's health.
(c) It is slowly improving.
(d) It is worsening.

4. What does Treves say the public believes about Merrick's medical condition?
(a) That Merrick's condition is self-inflicted.
(b) That Merrick's condition is curable.
(c) That Merrick's condition is a death sentence.
(d) That Merrick's condition is contagious.

5. What is Treves reading when Merrick comes to speak with him about death?
(a) A letter from Mrs. Kendal.
(b) His diary.
(c) The newspaper.
(d) Medical Journals.

Short Answer Questions

1. After riding on the train, what other mode of transportation does Merrick take back to London?

2. Which character arrives, saying there is news about Lord John in the newspapers?

3. Who does Ross have to draw a contract with in order to show Merrick on the streets?

4. During his argument with Treves, what word does Merrick constantly ask the definition of?

5. Where does Merrick stay while the Bishop is speaking with Treves?

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