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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. To what ward of the hospital does Merrick request to be moved to during his stay?
(a) The blind unit.
(b) The deaf unit.
(c) The comatose unit.
(d) The amputee unit.

2. In the dream, what does Gomm say about "good men"?
(a) That they should be exploited for their niavite.
(b) That they are exploited just as easily as nasty men.
(c) That he has met only one "good man" during the course of his life.
(d) That they shouldn't be exploited.

3. Which of the following characters does NOT make a comparison to Merrick?
(a) The Conductor.
(b) The Bishop.
(c) Mrs.Kendal.
(d) Gomm.

4. In the dream, who does Merrick claim will be the "perfect subject" for his study?
(a) Treves.
(b) Ross.
(c) Gomm.
(d) The Bishop.

5. What part of Merrick's body is Mrs.Kendal most interested in?
(a) His hands.
(b) His face.
(c) His genitals.
(d) His brain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice does the Bishop give to Merrick in his hopes of finding a woman?

2. What does Treves think is happening to Merrick's physical condition the more he is accepted into normal society?

3. Which character intercedes with Lord John, telling him to stop begging for money?

4. How does Merrick react when he sees fellow freak-show performers being abused by their managers?

5. What is The Elephant Man's real name?

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