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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the pinheads urge Merrick to enter?
(a) "The empire of darkness".
(b) "The love of the world".
(c) "The only heaven we know".
(d) "The eternity of man".

2. In Treves' dream where he is a "freak", what does Merrick say is his reasoning for wanting to visit with him?
(a) To kill him.
(b) To save him.
(c) To examine him.
(d) To befriend him.

3. How much does Merrick say he is willing to pay in order to have a visit with Treves during the dream?
(a) He will pay nothing.
(b) He will pay any sum demanded.
(c) He will pay one hundred guineas.
(d) He will pay forty guineas.

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

5. What does Mrs. Kendal do for a living?
(a) She is a teacher.
(b) She is an actress.
(c) She is a nurse.
(d) She is a seamstress.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Merrick abandoned as a child?

2. Which of the following members of royalty makes an appearance in Merrick's hospital room?

3. What job has Treves come to fill at the hospital?

4. What does Treves argue is the attractive element of Merrick's character?

5. How many characters enter the stage to discuss the similarities they feel with Merrick?

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