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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. Which of the following adjectives best describes Merrick's compliments to Mrs. Kendal?
(a) Suave.
(b) Inappropriate.
(c) Awkward.
(d) Misinformed.

2. What emotion does Merrick attribute to Treves' left hand and the way it covers his body?
(a) Aggression.
(b) Fear.
(c) Control.
(d) Hope.

3. What does the caller state is the only thing more painful to The Elephant Man than his physical deformities?
(a) His broken heart.
(b) His foolish mind.
(c) His irrational fears.
(d) His spiritual anguish.

4. Which of the following members of royalty makes an appearance in Merrick's hospital room?
(a) The King of Scotland.
(b) The Princess of Wales.
(c) The Prince of Wales.
(d) The Queen Mother.

5. To what city has Treves relocated at the beginning of the play?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Dublin.
(c) Paris.
(d) London.

Short Answer Questions

1. During his analysis, what part of Treves' body does Merrick pay special attention to?

2. How does Merrick react to Mrs. Kendal's list of women who may be interested in seeing him?

3. Where does Ross take Merrick to work after leaving London?

4. In the dream, what does Gomm say about "good men"?

5. Which of the following best describes Treves' voice as he describes the Elephant Man to the audience during a lecture?

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