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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During his analysis of Treves, what does Merrick decide Treves is completely unable to reach in his relationships with other people?
(a) Comfort.
(b) Equality.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Harmony.

2. Whose wishes does Gomm hope to fulfill in his use of Merrick's money?
(a) Merrick.
(b) Treves.
(c) The patients.
(d) The donors.

3. How does Merrick respond to Ross' proposal?
(a) He says that he never wants to see Ross again.
(b) He says that he hopes Ross dies.
(c) He says that he will ask Treves for his opinion on the matter.
(d) He says that he never wants to be on display again.

4. How does the Bishop feel about his prayer sessions with Merrick?
(a) He finds them very moving.
(b) He finds them troublesome.
(c) He finds them terrifying.
(d) He finds them boring.

5. What does Treves believe has happened to Merrick as he has become more physically deformed?
(a) He has become more emotionally deformed.
(b) He has lost touch of what it means to be human.
(c) He has become more emotionally normal.
(d) He has lost touch of his emotions.

6. Which event passes in front of Merrick's window as he is visiting with the nursing attendant?
(a) A graduation.
(b) A funeral.
(c) A wedding.
(d) A baptism.

7. Which character arrives, saying there is news about Lord John in the newspapers?
(a) Merrick.
(b) Walsham How.
(c) Fredrick Treves.
(d) Mrs. Kendal.

8. What does Gomm claim Merrick has brought to the hospital along with esteem?
(a) Popularity.
(b) Money.
(c) Fear.
(d) Incurable diseases.

9. How is the nursing attendant related to the event happening outside of Merrick's window?
(a) It is his father.
(b) It is his brother.
(c) It is a friend's sister.
(d) It is his cousin.

10. In Treves' dream where he is a "freak", who does he dream is the manager of his show?
(a) Ross.
(b) His mother.
(c) Gomm.
(d) Mrs. Kendal.

11. What does Treves bitterly state might happen to Merrick while he is in his meeting with the Bishop?
(a) His attitude might change.
(b) His heart might give out.
(c) His body might die.
(d) His soul might pass over.

12. During Ross' visit, what does Merrick compare himself to?
(a) A pig.
(b) A whore.
(c) A dog.
(d) A worm.

13. Where does Merrick rest his head while he is sleeping?
(a) On his shoulder.
(b) On a specially built prop.
(c) On his knees.
(d) On his arms.

14. In Treves' dream where he is a "freak", who does he dream is the doctor?
(a) Merrick.
(b) Mrs. Kendal.
(c) Ross.
(d) Gomm.

15. What maddens Merrick about some married men?
(a) The fact that some are alcoholics.
(b) The fact that some are stingy with their money.
(c) The fact that some men also take mistresses.
(d) The fact that some beat their wives.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Treves is sleeping, what part about him does Merrick analyze?

2. During his analysis, which of the following words does Merrick use to describe Treves' condition?

3. Which of the following is NOT an adjective Treves uses to describe Merrick in the letter?

4. In the letter, what does Gomm thank the newspaper for?

5. What is Merrick doing with the Bishop while Treves and Gomm are having a private discussion?

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