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The Elephant Man | Quiz

Bernard Pomerance
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The Elephant Man | Quiz

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1)

What does Merrick hope to do with his life if he ever gains normal mobility? (from Scenes 9 and 10)

Become a pilot.
Become a dancer.
Become a swimmer.
Become an architect.
2)

Who wrote the letter that was published after Merrick's death? (from Scene 21)

The Bishop.
Gomm.
Treves.
The Pinheads.
3)

What is Merrick building a model of in his hospital room? (from Scenes 11 and 12)

A model church.
A model car.
A model airplane.
A model castle.
4)

Which of the following Shakespearean plays is Mrs. Kendal performing in during the time she first meets Merrick? (from Scenes 9 and 10)

Much Ado About Nothing.
Hamlet.
A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Romeo and Juliet.
5)

Which of the following philosophers said that the world "is an illusion and the work of an artist is simply an illusion of an illusion"? (from Scenes 11 and 12)

Da Vinci.
Aristotle.
Pluto.
Sopphocles.
6)

When Treves brushes past Mrs. Kendal in the hospital, which of the following finishes his sentence, "This is a hospital, not a ___________"? (from Scenes 13 and 14)

Theater.
Marketplace.
Opera hall.
Tea party.
7)

In what newspaper is the letter written after Merrick's death is published? (from Scene 21)

The Daily Mail.
The London Lantern.
The English Express.
The London Times.
8)

How does Treves feel about Merrick after his death? (from Scene 21)

He says he feels guilty about the way he treated him.
He says he is proud to have known him.
He says he no longer understands him.
He says he wished he could have done more for him.
9)

What does Gomm call Lord John after witnessing him beg for money? (from Scenes 13 and 14)

A one-man money pit.
A one-man black hole.
A one-man cesspool.
A one-man moral swamp.
10)

Which of the following members of royalty makes an appearance in Merrick's hospital room? (from Scenes 11 and 12)

The Queen Mother.
The Prince of Wales.
The Princess of Wales.
The King of Scotland.
11)

What does Merrick insinuate is collecting on his neck, making it unbearable for him to sleep normally? (from Scenes 17 and 18)

His own sorrow.
Broken promises.
Tumors.
Other people's dreams.
12)

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

He rejects all of them.
He decides to meet them all, one by one.
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.
13)

What does Mrs. Kendal call Merrick after she sees the model he is working on? (from Scenes 11 and 12)

A savant.
An artist.
A fool.
A genuis.
14)

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 his fellow man.
In the bible.
15)

Which of the following words does Mrs. Kendal use to describe Merrick's insights into life and love? (from Scenes 9 and 10)

Misinformed.
Brilliant.
Delusional.
Extraordinary.
16)

In the dream, what does Gomm call Treves in response to Merrick's payment offer? (from Scenes 17 and 18)

He calls Treves a valuable investment.
He cals Treves a black hole.
He calls Treves a one-man moral swamp.
He calls Treves a man of honor.
17)

How does Treves feel about his profession making people well? (from Scenes 19 and 20)

He feels frustrated.
He feels afraid.
He feels proud.
He feels entitled.
18)

What does Merrick read in the bible that makes him excited to die? (from Scenes 15 and 16)

That the blind will be made to see.
That the poor shall become the rich.
That God will make the crooked straight.
That the meek will inherit the earth.
19)

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

"The eternity of man".
"The empire of darkness".
"The only heaven we know".
"The love of the world".
20)

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

Wise.
Trustworthy.
Intelligent.
Romantic.
21)

What warning does Gomm give to Treves after Lord John is removed from the hospital? (from Scenes 13 and 14)

That Merrick is losing his money, fast.
That Lord John is a very dangerous man.
Not to tell anyone about these dealings.
To make better friends.
22)

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 want Mrs. Kendal to see Merrick die.
Mrs. Kendal has admitted to being terrified of Merrick.
He does not think Merrick could emotionally handel Mrs. Kendal's return.
He is in love with Mrs. Kendal and wants her for himself.
23)

What part of Merrick might collapse if he laid down to sleep at night? (from Scenes 13 and 14)

His spine.
His ribcage.
His windpipe.
His lungs.
24)

In the dream, what does Gomm say about "good men"? (from Scenes 17 and 18)

That they are exploited just as easily as nasty men.
That they should be exploited for their niavite.
That they shouldn't be exploited.
That he has met only one "good man" during the course of his life.
25)

How old was Merrick when his mother was attacked at the circus? (from Scenes 9 and 10)

He was in utero.
He was a toddler.
He was an infant.
He was a teenager.
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