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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. Where was Merrick abandoned as a child?
(a) In a supermarket.
(b) On a church doorstep.
(c) In an orphanage.
(d) On the side of the road.

2. 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.

3. Who shouts from the audience, interrupting Treves' lecture about the Elephant Man's deformities?
(a) Treves' assistant.
(b) A woman in the front row.
(c) An off-stage voice.
(d) John Merrick.

4. What does Treves say the public believes about Merrick's medical condition?
(a) That Merrick's condition is curable.
(b) That Merrick's condition is contagious.
(c) That Merrick's condition is a death sentence.
(d) That Merrick's condition is self-inflicted.

5. How does Treves spread the word that he is searching for charitable donations to care for Merrick?
(a) In the newspaper.
(b) Over the radio.
(c) In a church bulletin.
(d) Through word of mouth.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which word does Merrick repeat over and over on the train ride back to London?

4. What is The Elephant Man's real name?

5. What does Treves say he would like to do with Merrick's life?

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