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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 Ross' visit, what does Merrick compare himself to?
(a) A dog.
(b) A worm.
(c) A whore.
(d) A pig.

2. Which character arrives, saying there is news about Lord John in the newspapers?
(a) Merrick.
(b) Mrs. Kendal.
(c) Walsham How.
(d) Fredrick Treves.

3. How many characters enter the stage to discuss the similarities they feel with Merrick?
(a) One at a time.
(b) Four at a time.
(c) Three at a time.
(d) Two at a time.

4. What does Treves think is happening to Merrick's physical condition the more he is accepted into normal society?
(a) It is staying about the same.
(b) It is worsening.
(c) Treves has stopped monitoring Merrick's health.
(d) It is slowly improving.

5. What is Merrick most worried about now that he knows Lord John has stolen his money?
(a) That he will no longer be able to stay in the hospital.
(b) That Mrs. Kendal views him as a failure.
(c) That Treves is disappointed in him.
(d) That his high society friends will no longer love him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Treves react to Mrs. Kendal's probing questions about Merrick's anatomy?

2. What is the name of the nurse who Treves interviews to care for Merrick?

3. What reason does Treves give the audience for not wanting Mrs. Kendal to return to the hospital?

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

5. After leaving Ross, how is Merrick treated by the fellow passengers on his train ride back to London?

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