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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Merrick describe his mother to Mrs. Kendal?
(a) As beautiful.
(b) As afraid.
(c) As intelligent.
(d) As angry.

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

3. What does Mrs. Kendal call Merrick after she sees the model he is working on?
(a) A fool.
(b) A savant.
(c) An artist.
(d) A genuis.

4. Which event passes in front of Merrick's window as he is visiting with the nursing attendant?
(a) A wedding.
(b) A funeral.
(c) A baptism.
(d) A graduation.

5. What does Ross think is unfair about the fact that Merrick is living with Treves?
(a) Treves is using Merrick, and treating him like a dog.
(b) Treves is receiving all the benefits of Merrick's health.
(c) Treves is unaware of the hard work that comes with rearing Merrick.
(d) Merrick does not want to live with Treves, but return to life with Ross.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives best describes Merrick's compliments to Mrs. Kendal?

2. Who wrote the letter that was published after Merrick's death?

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

4. After Merrick is handed over to the police, what do they search his belongings for?

5. How do the pinheads describe the world that has been revealed to them since leaving the freak show?

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