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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 ignored completely.
(b) He is treated with kindness for the first time in his life.
(c) He is verbally and physically abused.
(d) He is forced to answer embarrassing questions about his health.

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

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) The hospital's reputation.
(c) His list of patients.
(d) His own salary.

4. How many policemen arrive in the streets and begin beating Ross and Merrick?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the Elephant Man's deformities?

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

3. What job has Treves come to fill at the hospital?

4. How do the police get a hold of Treves' contact information?

5. Why does Merrick claim to have left London?

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