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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. Why does Treves think Mrs. Kendal might be a good friend for Merrick?
(a) Because she has expressed a desire to meet Merrick for herself.
(b) Because she is blind.
(c) Because she is equally as lonely.
(d) Because she knows how to hide her true emotions.

2. How long will Merrick be allowed to stay in the hospital with Treves?
(a) For one week only.
(b) As long as he likes.
(c) For a few months, until funds run out.
(d) For nearly a year.

3. How does the caller treat The Elephant Man when calling him out of his tent?
(a) With fear.
(b) Abusively.
(c) With kindness.
(d) Apathetically.

4. After the police beating, what does Ross tell Merrick that he "stinks of"?
(a) Blood.
(b) Urine.
(c) Fear.
(d) Failure.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Kendal do for a living?

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

3. How does the nurse react to Merrick the first time she sees him?

4. Why does Merrick claim to have left London?

5. How is the porter treated by Gomm after visiting Merrick's room?

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