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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. How is the porter treated by Gomm after visiting Merrick's room?
(a) He is scolded.
(b) He is promoted.
(c) He is given a raise.
(d) He is fired.

2. Which of the following animals knocked Merrick's mother over while she was visiting a circus?
(a) A camel.
(b) A lion.
(c) An elephant.
(d) A zebra.

3. What part of Merrick's body is Mrs.Kendal most interested in?
(a) His brain.
(b) His genitals.
(c) His hands.
(d) His face.

4. How does the nurse react to Merrick the first time she sees him?
(a) She gives him a hug.
(b) She sits and stares at him silently.
(c) She screams and runs out of the room.
(d) She shakes his hand and says that she is happy to meet him.

5. Which of the following does Treves NOT accuse the caller of using to alter The Elephant Man's appearance?
(a) Mirrors.
(b) Makeup.
(c) Lighting.
(d) Costumes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Merrick hope to do with his life if he ever gains normal mobility?

3. When Merrick is telling Treves about his life in the workhouse, which word does he repeat over and over and over, in reference to the beatings he received?

4. Which meal is Merrick being served the first time the nurse comes to meet him?

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

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