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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 is The Elephant Man's real name?
(a) John.
(b) Joseph.
(c) James.
(d) Jacob.

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

3. Why does Treves think Mrs. Kendal might be a good friend for Merrick?
(a) Because she knows how to hide her true emotions.
(b) Because she has expressed a desire to meet Merrick for herself.
(c) Because she is equally as lonely.
(d) Because she is blind.

4. After riding on the train, what other mode of transportation does Merrick take back to London?
(a) A bicycle.
(b) A taxi.
(c) An airplane.
(d) A boat.

5. What does Treves say he would like to do with Merrick's life?
(a) Make him the strongest man in the world.
(b) Make him a lot of money.
(c) Make it as normal as possible.
(d) Make him famous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which meal is Merrick being served the first time the nurse comes to meet him?

2. While Treves is sleeping, what part about him does Merrick analyze?

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

4. How does the caller treat The Elephant Man when calling him out of his tent?

5. What reason does Treves give the audience for not wanting Mrs. Kendal to return to the hospital?

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