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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Treves' supervisor state that Treves needs to increase in order to keep everyone happy?
(a) The amount of surgeries he can perform.
(b) His own salary.
(c) His list of patients.
(d) The hospital's reputation.

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

3. To what ward of the hospital does Merrick request to be moved to during his stay?
(a) The comatose unit.
(b) The blind unit.
(c) The amputee unit.
(d) The deaf unit.

4. What does Treves use to show the audience the Elephant Man's deformities?
(a) A plastic model.
(b) Slides.
(c) Drawings.
(d) Medical charts.

5. Where does Merrick stay while the Bishop is speaking with Treves?
(a) In a bathtub.
(b) In the library.
(c) In his bedroom.
(d) On the surgical table.

6. What is the name of the Prince of Wales' seat at the theater?
(a) The Golden Box.
(b) The Guilded Box.
(c) The Royal Box.
(d) The King's Box.

7. What is the name of Treves' supervisor at the hospital?
(a) Gomm.
(b) Grimm.
(c) Grop.
(d) Gary.

8. While Treves and Merrick are talking, why does the porter enter Merrick's room?
(a) To change Merrick's bedsheets.
(b) To take Merrick's dinner order.
(c) To sew Merrick some new clothes.
(d) To look at Merrick's deformities.

9. Which book did Merrick study as a child?
(a) The Bible.
(b) The Torah.
(c) The Qur'an.
(d) The Vedas.

10. Where was Merrick abandoned as a child?
(a) In an orphanage.
(b) On a church doorstep.
(c) On the side of the road.
(d) In a supermarket.

11. How do Ross and Merrick part ways for the final time?
(a) Merrick decides to quit the freak show business.
(b) Ross abandons Merrick in the streets.
(c) Ross is jailed for abusing Merrick.
(d) Ross and Merrick part ways amicably.

12. How much does Treves' supervisor think Treves can make as a fee per patient he sees?
(a) One thousand guineas.
(b) Fifty guineas.
(c) Ten guineas.
(d) One hundred guineas.

13. What does Merrick hope to do with his life if he ever gains normal mobility?
(a) Become an architect.
(b) Become a dancer.
(c) Become a pilot.
(d) Become a swimmer.

14. What does the Prince of Wales admire most in Treves?
(a) His wealth.
(b) His rugby skills.
(c) His patience.
(d) His academic knowledge.

15. Which of the following words does Mrs. Kendal use to describe Merrick's insights into life and love?
(a) Brilliant.
(b) Delusional.
(c) Misinformed.
(d) Extraordinary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the interrupter state about the Elephant Man putting himself on display?

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

3. At which theatrical theater does the Prince of Wales own his own boxed seat?

4. After riding on the train, what other mode of transportation does Merrick take back to London?

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

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