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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. During the interview with Treves, how did the nurse present herself?
(a) As warm and affectionate.
(b) As competent and experienced.
(c) As shy and frightened.
(d) As completely inexperienced.

2. What name does Ross give two handicapped women whose heads rise to points?
(a) Pinheads.
(b) Football-heads.
(c) Eggheads.
(d) Coneheads.

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

4. After riding on the train, what other mode of transportation does Merrick take back to London?
(a) An airplane.
(b) A boat.
(c) A taxi.
(d) A bicycle.

5. What does the interrupter state about the Elephant Man putting himself on display?
(a) That it is disgusting.
(b) That it is immoral.
(c) That it is boring.
(d) That it is terrifying.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the Elephant Man's features is described as being "perfectly formed"?

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

3. When Treves arrives at the police station to pick up Merrick, what does Merrick beg Treves to do?

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

5. Why does Merrick claim to have left London?

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