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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. What advice does the Bishop give to Merrick in his hopes of finding a woman?
(a) He tells Merrick to forget about such foolish ideas.
(b) He tells Merrick that he will help any way he can.
(c) He tells Merrick that any woman would be lucky to have him.
(d) He tells Merrick that women will be afraid of him.

2. 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) Da Vinci.
(b) Sopphocles.
(c) Pluto.
(d) Aristotle.

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

4. How do Ross and Merrick part ways for the final time?
(a) Merrick decides to quit the freak show business.
(b) Ross abandons Merrick in the streets.
(c) Ross is jailed for abusing Merrick.
(d) Ross and Merrick part ways amicably.

5. What does The Princess of Wales call Merrick?
(a) That Elephant Thing.
(b) That Elephant Bloke.
(c) The Elephant Man.
(d) The Elephant Guy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What maddens Merrick about some married men?

2. What is Merrick doing during the time that Treves is interviewing the nurse?

3. What does Merrick insinuate is collecting on his neck, making it unbearable for him to sleep normally?

4. What does Merrick read in the bible that makes him excited to die?

5. Which of the following characters is NOT involved in the conversation about Merrick's missing money?

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