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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. To what city has Treves relocated at the beginning of the play?
(a) Dublin.
(b) Paris.
(c) London.
(d) Berlin.

2. What is the name of the man who is responsible for The Elephant Man?
(a) Ralph.
(b) Randy.
(c) Roy.
(d) Ross.

3. What does Treves use to show the audience the Elephant Man's deformities?
(a) A plastic model.
(b) Slides.
(c) Medical charts.
(d) Drawings.

4. Why does everyone find Merrick's artwork so amazing?
(a) Because he completes it with only one hand.
(b) Because he cannot stand up straight to work.
(c) Because he is almost blind.
(d) Because he has no real reference to the outside world.

5. How does Merrick react when he sees fellow freak-show performers being abused by their managers?
(a) He attempts to comfort the victims.
(b) He ignores the abuse.
(c) He weeps silently to himself.
(d) He attacks the abuser.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what ward of the hospital does Merrick request to be moved to during his stay?

2. 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?

3. How do the police get a hold of Treves' contact information?

4. Which of the following best describes Treves' first conversation with Mrs. Kendal?

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

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