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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. What does Treves tell Merrick is the one thing that will make him happy during his stay in the hospital?
(a) Books.
(b) Television.
(c) Rules.
(d) Prayer.

2. Which of the following best describes Treves' voice as he describes the Elephant Man to the audience during a lecture?
(a) Dry.
(b) Fearful.
(c) Apathetic.
(d) Animated.

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

4. When Treves arrives at the police station to pick up Merrick, what does Merrick beg Treves to do?
(a) Kill him.
(b) Train him.
(c) Help him.
(d) Leave him.

5. Why does Merrick claim to have left London?
(a) To get an education.
(b) To find a wife.
(c) To make more money.
(d) To leave the "freak-show" business.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what city has Treves relocated at the beginning of the play?

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

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

4. Where does Ross take Merrick to work after leaving London?

5. Where does Treves first meet the Elephant Man?

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