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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes 6, 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Merrick react when he sees fellow freak-show performers being abused by their managers?
(a) He ignores the abuse.
(b) He attacks the abuser.
(c) He weeps silently to himself.
(d) He attempts to comfort the victims.

2. What is The Elephant Man's real name?
(a) Jacob.
(b) John.
(c) Joseph.
(d) James.

3. After Merrick is handed over to the police, what do they search his belongings for?
(a) Weapons.
(b) Stolen money.
(c) His ID.
(d) Illegal substances.

4. How much does Treves' supervisor think Treves can make as a fee per patient he sees?
(a) One hundred guineas.
(b) Fifty guineas.
(c) Ten guineas.
(d) One thousand guineas.

5. As the police are searching his belongings, what word does Merrick croak over and over?
(a) Heaven.
(b) Hell.
(c) Jesus.
(d) God.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long will Merrick be allowed to stay in the hospital with Treves?

2. Which meal is Merrick being served the first time the nurse comes to meet him?

3. After the police beating, what does Ross tell Merrick that he "stinks of"?

4. When Treves arrives at the police station to pick up Merrick, what does Merrick beg Treves to do?

5. Which character does Gomm jokingly refer to as Jesus?

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