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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Merrick most worried about now that he knows Lord John has stolen his money?

3. What advice does the Bishop give to Merrick in his hopes of finding a woman?

4. When Treves brushes past Mrs. Kendal in the hospital, which of the following finishes his sentence, "This is a hospital, not a ___________"?

5. How does Treves argue that people feel when they see themselves reflected in Merrick?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Each of the scenes within the play has its own title. Choose two scenes with particularly memorable titles and explain what themes were presented in that scene. As a reader, how do the scene titles function within the text of the play as a whole?

Essay Topic 3

There is much argument at the end of the novel as to whether or not Merrick wanted, and chose, to die. Explain the arguments for both sides of the debate, citing evidence presented in the text, and then explain which argument you side with and why.

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