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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 weeps silently to himself.
(b) He attacks the abuser.
(c) He attempts to comfort the victims.
(d) He ignores the abuse.

2. After the police beating, what does Ross tell Merrick that he "stinks of"?
(a) Fear.
(b) Urine.
(c) Failure.
(d) Blood.

3. To what city has Treves relocated at the beginning of the play?
(a) Paris.
(b) Dublin.
(c) London.
(d) Berlin.

4. What does Ross do with all of Merrick's savings?
(a) He gives Merrick a small sum and steals the rest.
(b) He steals all of it, leaving Merrick with nothing.
(c) He gives it all back to Merrick.
(d) He splits it evenly with Merrick, fifty-fifty.

5. What does the caller state is the only thing more painful to The Elephant Man than his physical deformities?
(a) His irrational fears.
(b) His spiritual anguish.
(c) His broken heart.
(d) His foolish mind.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Treves spread the word that he is searching for charitable donations to care for Merrick?

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

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

4. What is the name of the man who is responsible for The Elephant Man?

5. What is the name of the nurse who Treves interviews to care for Merrick?

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