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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Treves' supervisor state that Treves needs to increase in order to keep everyone happy?
(a) The amount of surgeries he can perform.
(b) His list of patients.
(c) The hospital's reputation.
(d) His own salary.

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

5. Where does Ross take Merrick to work after leaving London?
(a) Borneo.
(b) Brazil.
(c) Budapest.
(d) Belgium.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Treves use to show the audience the Elephant Man's deformities?

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

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

4. What name does Ross give two handicapped women whose heads rise to points?

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

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