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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 maddens Merrick about some married men?
(a) The fact that some are stingy with their money.
(b) The fact that some are alcoholics.
(c) The fact that some men also take mistresses.
(d) The fact that some beat their wives.

2. What did Treves' patient, who had a near death experience, tell her "heaven" was like?
(a) Walking through fog.
(b) Being trapped underwater.
(c) Walking over fiery coals.
(d) Sitting amongst the angels.

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

4. In the dream, who does Gomm call a "good man"?
(a) Merrick.
(b) Treves.
(c) The Bishop.
(d) Ross.

5. What did Lord John steal Merrick's money to do?
(a) Purchase new medical equiptment.
(b) Invest in the stocks.
(c) Build a house.
(d) Travel around the world.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Treves react when he sees Mrs. Kendal nude in Merrick's room?

2. Which of the Elephant Man's features is described as being "perfectly formed"?

3. Which character arrives, saying there is news about Lord John in the newspapers?

4. To what ward of the hospital does Merrick request to be moved to during his stay?

5. What does Mrs. Kendal do for a living?

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