View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Treves argue is the attractive element of Merrick's character?

2. How does Treves feel about Merrick after his death?

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

4. Which word finished Treves' statement about the human condition, " To become more ________ is to die"?

5. What does Gomm claim Merrick has brought to the hospital along with esteem?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The church that Merrick is designing has huge symbolic significance in his life. Explain what the church represents both physically and spiritually to Merrick. Then, explain how the construction of the church mirrors the growth Merrick experiences throughout the course of the play.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, John Merrick endures the abuses of many outside forces. Choose two abusers who deeply impacted John Merrick's life, describe their abuses, and then describe Merrick's reaction to the abuse. How does Merrick's reaction to the abuse give the reader deeper insight into his character?

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the course of the novel, many characters realize the errors of their ways and attempt to repent for their sins. Choose two characters that have "seen the light" of their sins and describe their reactions to this enlightenment. Then, explain how the process of repenting changed, or did not change, the characters involved.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 305 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample