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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character intercedes with Lord John, telling him to stop begging for money?
(a) Gomm.
(b) The Bishop.
(c) Merrick.
(d) Treves.

2. Where does Merrick stay while the Bishop is speaking with Treves?
(a) In a bathtub.
(b) In his bedroom.
(c) In the library.
(d) On the surgical table.

3. After leaving Ross, how is Merrick treated by the fellow passengers on his train ride back to London?
(a) He is forced to answer embarrassing questions about his health.
(b) He is ignored completely.
(c) He is treated with kindness for the first time in his life.
(d) He is verbally and physically abused.

4. To whom does Lord John return, begging for more money?
(a) Gomm.
(b) The Bishop.
(c) Treves.
(d) Merrick.

5. When Merrick is telling Treves about his life in the workhouse, which word does he repeat over and over and over, in reference to the beatings he received?
(a) Ouch.
(b) Crash.
(c) Bang.
(d) Boom.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the porter treated by Gomm after visiting Merrick's room?

2. What does Merrick hope to do with his life if he ever gains normal mobility?

3. After riding on the train, what other mode of transportation does Merrick take back to London?

4. How does Treves react to Mrs. Kendal's probing questions about Merrick's anatomy?

5. With whom does Treves think it is important for Merrick to form relationships?

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