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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. What art form is Merrick working on when Mrs. Kennedy arrives at his home for the first time?
(a) A painting.
(b) A marble sculpture.
(c) A drawing.
(d) A wood carving.

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

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

4. How is the porter treated by Gomm after visiting Merrick's room?
(a) He is promoted.
(b) He is fired.
(c) He is given a raise.
(d) He is scolded.

5. How does Merrick describe his mother to Mrs. Kendal?
(a) As angry.
(b) As beautiful.
(c) As intelligent.
(d) As afraid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of Merrick's body is Mrs.Kendal most interested in?

2. What part of Merrick might collapse if he laid down to sleep at night?

3. Which meal is Merrick being served the first time the nurse comes to meet him?

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

5. How does Treves feel about his own social advancement?

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