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

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

3. Why does Merrick claim to have left London?
(a) To leave the "freak-show" business.
(b) To find a wife.
(c) To make more money.
(d) To get an education.

4. After exiting the train, who hands Merrick over to the police officers?
(a) The train passengers.
(b) Merrick turns himself in.
(c) Ross.
(d) The train's conductor.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the Elephant Man's features is described as being "perfectly formed"?

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

3. What is the name of Treves' supervisor at the hospital?

4. How many characters enter the stage to discuss the similarities they feel with Merrick?

5. Which word does Mrs. Kendal use to describe her life on display?

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