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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During his argument with Merrick, what does Treves repeatedly ask him?
(a) If he is stupid.
(b) If he is happy.
(c) If he is afraid.
(d) If he is angry.

2. Who does Merrick consider his best friend, and the one visitor whose time he most appreciates?
(a) Mrs. Kendal.
(b) Gomm.
(c) The Prince of Wales.
(d) Treves.

3. What does Ross do with all of Merrick's savings?
(a) He gives it all back to Merrick.
(b) He splits it evenly with Merrick, fifty-fifty.
(c) He gives Merrick a small sum and steals the rest.
(d) He steals all of it, leaving Merrick with nothing.

4. Which of the following philosophers said that the world "is an illusion and the work of an artist is simply an illusion of an illusion"?
(a) Sopphocles.
(b) Da Vinci.
(c) Pluto.
(d) Aristotle.

5. How does Treves react to Mrs. Kendal's probing questions about Merrick's anatomy?
(a) He is embarrassed.
(b) He is professional.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is apathetic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following animals knocked Merrick's mother over while she was visiting a circus?

2. How does Merrick react to Mrs. Kendal's list of women who may be interested in seeing him?

3. Why does everyone find Merrick's artwork so amazing?

4. Which of the following does Treves NOT accuse the caller of using to alter The Elephant Man's appearance?

5. When Merrick was a child, from where did Ross rescue him?

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