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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the interview with Treves, how did the nurse present herself?
(a) As shy and frightened.
(b) As competent and experienced.
(c) As completely inexperienced.
(d) As warm and affectionate.

2. During his analysis, which of the following words does Merrick use to describe Treves' condition?
(a) Profound.
(b) Isolated.
(c) Singular.
(d) Epidemic.

3. How does Treves react when he sees Mrs. Kendal nude in Merrick's room?
(a) He is amused.
(b) He is outraged.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is apologetic.

4. When Merrick is telling Treves about his life in the workhouse, which word does he repeat over and over and over, in reference to the beatings he received?
(a) Bang.
(b) Ouch.
(c) Crash.
(d) Boom.

5. What is Merrick most worried about now that he knows Lord John has stolen his money?
(a) That Mrs. Kendal views him as a failure.
(b) That he will no longer be able to stay in the hospital.
(c) That Treves is disappointed in him.
(d) That his high society friends will no longer love him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the nursing attendant related to the event happening outside of Merrick's window?

2. How does Mrs. Kendal respond when Merrick asks if she will remain his friend even after his money has been stolen?

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

4. What does the caller state is the only thing more painful to The Elephant Man than his physical deformities?

5. When Treves brushes past Mrs. Kendal in the hospital, which of the following finishes his sentence, "This is a hospital, not a ___________"?

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