1. What does the caller state is the only thing more painful to The Elephant Man than his physical deformities?
(a) His spiritual anguish.
(b) His broken heart.
(c) His foolish mind.
(d) His irrational fears.

2. What does Mrs. Kendal call Merrick after she sees the model he is working on?
(a) A genuis.
(b) An artist.
(c) A fool.
(d) A savant.

3. What does Merrick hope to do with his life if he ever gains normal mobility?
(a) Become an architect.
(b) Become a pilot.
(c) Become a dancer.
(d) Become a swimmer.

4. How much does Treves' supervisor think Treves can make as a fee per patient he sees?
(a) One hundred guineas.
(b) One thousand guineas.
(c) Ten guineas.
(d) Fifty guineas.

5. During the interview with Treves, how did the nurse present herself?
(a) As warm and affectionate.
(b) As competent and experienced.
(c) As completely inexperienced.
(d) As shy and frightened.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. While Treves and Merrick are talking, why does the porter enter Merrick's room?

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

5. Which of the following characters believes that all humans are simply copies God has created?

(see the answer key)

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