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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Treves react to Mrs. Kendal's probing questions about Merrick's anatomy?
(a) He is apathetic.
(b) He is embarrassed.
(c) He is professional.
(d) He is confused.

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

4. How is the porter treated by Gomm after visiting Merrick's room?
(a) He is fired.
(b) He is promoted.
(c) He is given a raise.
(d) He is scolded.

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

6. 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) Crash.
(c) Ouch.
(d) Boom.

7. What is the name of the man who is responsible for The Elephant Man?
(a) Roy.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Ross.
(d) Randy.

8. 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.

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

10. As the police are searching his belongings, what word does Merrick croak over and over?
(a) God.
(b) Jesus.
(c) Heaven.
(d) Hell.

11. What does Treves think is happening to Merrick's physical condition the more he is accepted into normal society?
(a) Treves has stopped monitoring Merrick's health.
(b) It is slowly improving.
(c) It is worsening.
(d) It is staying about the same.

12. At which theatrical theater does the Prince of Wales own his own boxed seat?
(a) The ballet.
(b) The stage.
(c) The symphony.
(d) The opera.

13. 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.

14. Which of the following animals knocked Merrick's mother over while she was visiting a circus?
(a) An elephant.
(b) A lion.
(c) A zebra.
(d) A camel.

15. After exiting the train, who hands Merrick over to the police officers?
(a) The train passengers.
(b) Ross.
(c) Merrick turns himself in.
(d) The train's conductor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Treves' supervisor state that Treves needs to increase in order to keep everyone happy?

3. How much money has Merrick saved since starting work with Ross?

4. How old was Merrick when his mother was attacked at the circus?

5. Who shouts from the audience, interrupting Treves' lecture about the Elephant Man's deformities?

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