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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the dream, who does Merrick claim will be the "perfect subject" for his study?
(a) Ross.
(b) Gomm.
(c) The Bishop.
(d) Treves.

2. How do the pinheads describe the world that has been revealed to them since leaving the freak show?
(a) As terrifying.
(b) As full of sorrow.
(c) As glorious.
(d) As indecent.

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

4. What does Merrick insinuate is collecting on his neck, making it unbearable for him to sleep normally?
(a) His own sorrow.
(b) Other people's dreams.
(c) Tumors.
(d) Broken promises.

5. Which book did Merrick study as a child?
(a) The Qur'an.
(b) The Bible.
(c) The Vedas.
(d) The Torah.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Treves and Merrick are talking, why does the porter enter Merrick's room?

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

3. When Treves' wakes up from his dream, during which time Merrick was analyzing him, what does Merrick do to busy himself?

4. Where was Merrick abandoned as a child?

5. In Treves' dream where he is a "freak", who does he dream is the doctor?

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