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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes 19 and 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To what ward of the hospital does Merrick request to be moved to during his stay?
(a) The blind unit.
(b) The comatose unit.
(c) The amputee unit.
(d) The deaf unit.

3. When Treves brushes past Mrs. Kendal in the hospital, which of the following finishes his sentence, "This is a hospital, not a ___________"?
(a) Opera hall.
(b) Tea party.
(c) Marketplace.
(d) Theater.

4. With whom does Treves think it is important for Merrick to form relationships?
(a) Plants.
(b) Women.
(c) Children.
(d) Animals.

5. What does Ross think is unfair about the fact that Merrick is living with Treves?
(a) Treves is using Merrick, and treating him like a dog.
(b) Treves is unaware of the hard work that comes with rearing Merrick.
(c) Treves is receiving all the benefits of Merrick's health.
(d) Merrick does not want to live with Treves, but return to life with Ross.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Ross and Merrick part ways for the final time?

2. In Treves' dream where he is a "freak", what does Merrick say is his reasoning for wanting to visit with him?

3. How does Merrick react when he sees fellow freak-show performers being abused by their managers?

4. What is the name of Treves' supervisor at the hospital?

5. How many naked women has Merrick seen in his life?

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