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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following words does Mrs. Kendal use to describe Merrick's insights into life and love?
(a) Delusional.
(b) Misinformed.
(c) Extraordinary.
(d) Brilliant.

4. Which of the following characters does NOT make a comparison to Merrick?
(a) Gomm.
(b) Mrs.Kendal.
(c) The Bishop.
(d) The Conductor.

5. Who does Ross have to draw a contract with in order to show Merrick on the streets?
(a) The other traveling acts.
(b) The police.
(c) The neighborhood association.
(d) The schools.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Merrick attempting to portray in his artistic rendering?

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

3. What does The Princess of Wales call Merrick?

4. What job has Treves come to fill at the hospital?

5. Which of the following best describes the Elephant Man's deformities?

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