The Elephant Man Quiz

Bernard Pomerance

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Where does the Bishop suggest Treves look for comfort in his confusions about his profession? (from Scenes 19 and 20)

In the church.

In God.

In the bible.

In his fellow man.

2.

How does Merrick react to Mrs. Kendal's list of women who may be interested in seeing him? (from Scenes 13 and 14)

He is embarrassed at the suggestion.

He divides the list into two groups - the ones he would like to see and the ones he is not interested in.

He rejects all of them.

He decides to meet them all, one by one.

3.

What do the pinheads urge Merrick to enter? (from Scene 21)

"The eternity of man".

"The only heaven we know".

"The empire of darkness".

"The love of the world".

4.

What reason does Treves give the audience for not wanting Mrs. Kendal to return to the hospital? (from Scenes 15 and 16)

He does not think Merrick could emotionally handel Mrs. Kendal's return.

Mrs. Kendal has admitted to being terrified of Merrick.

He does not want Mrs. Kendal to see Merrick die.

He is in love with Mrs. Kendal and wants her for himself.

5.

Which of the following is NOT an adjective Treves uses to describe Merrick in the letter? (from Scene 21)

Wise.

Trustworthy.

Romantic.

Intelligent.

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