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

2. What does Merrick find most envious about married men?
(a) That they could have children.
(b) That they can look at a woman every day.
(c) That they do not have to sleep alone.
(d) That they will always have homecooked dinners.

3. After the police beating, what does Ross tell Merrick that he "stinks of"?
(a) Failure.
(b) Fear.
(c) Urine.
(d) Blood.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Treves reading when Merrick comes to speak with him about death?

2. Which of the following members of royalty makes an appearance in Merrick's hospital room?

3. How does Merrick describe his mother to Mrs. Kendal?

4. What is Treves' subject of choice in the hospital?

5. What does Treves say the public believes about Merrick's medical condition?

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