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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While Treves and Merrick are talking, why does the porter enter Merrick's room?
(a) To change Merrick's bedsheets.
(b) To look at Merrick's deformities.
(c) To sew Merrick some new clothes.
(d) To take Merrick's dinner order.

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

3. What is the name of Treves' supervisor at the hospital?
(a) Gomm.
(b) Gary.
(c) Grop.
(d) Grimm.

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

5. Which meal is Merrick being served the first time the nurse comes to meet him?
(a) Lunch.
(b) Breakfast.
(c) Tea.
(d) Dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Treves say the public believes about Merrick's medical condition?

2. Which of the following animals knocked Merrick's mother over while she was visiting a circus?

3. Which of the following adjectives best describes Merrick's compliments to Mrs. Kendal?

4. What does Treves tell Merrick is the one thing that will make him happy during his stay in the hospital?

5. What does the caller state is the only thing more painful to The Elephant Man than his physical deformities?

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