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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scenes 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the police get a hold of Treves' contact information?
(a) John Merrick tells them his phone number.
(b) They look him up in the directory.
(c) One of the police officers knows Treves' father.
(d) From his business card.

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

3. How does the nurse react to Merrick the first time she sees him?
(a) She screams and runs out of the room.
(b) She shakes his hand and says that she is happy to meet him.
(c) She sits and stares at him silently.
(d) She gives him a hug.

4. During his analysis of Treves, what does Merrick decide Treves is completely unable to reach in his relationships with other people?
(a) Harmony.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Equality.
(d) Comfort.

5. Which of the following best describes Treves' voice as he describes the Elephant Man to the audience during a lecture?
(a) Animated.
(b) Dry.
(c) Apathetic.
(d) Fearful.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Treves' dream where he is a "freak", what does Merrick say is his reasoning for wanting to visit with him?

2. What does the interrupter state about the Elephant Man putting himself on display?

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

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

5. Who does Merrick consider his best friend, and the one visitor whose time he most appreciates?

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