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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives does Mrs. Kendal use to describe the perspective from the Prince of Wales' private theater seats?
(a) Unique.
(b) Splendid.
(c) Brilliant.
(d) Unrivaled.

2. What is The Elephant Man's real name?
(a) Jacob.
(b) Joseph.
(c) James.
(d) John.

3. What is Merrick building a model of in his hospital room?
(a) A model car.
(b) A model castle.
(c) A model church.
(d) A model airplane.

4. What art form is Merrick working on when Mrs. Kennedy arrives at his home for the first time?
(a) A drawing.
(b) A painting.
(c) A marble sculpture.
(d) A wood carving.

5. After the police beating, what does Ross tell Merrick that he "stinks of"?
(a) Fear.
(b) Blood.
(c) Urine.
(d) Failure.

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) Crash.
(b) Ouch.
(c) Boom.
(d) Bang.

7. Where does Treves first meet the Elephant Man?
(a) Clowning in a circus.
(b) In the hospital.
(c) At a carnival.
(d) At a freak show.

8. Which word does Merrick repeat over and over on the train ride back to London?
(a) "Sad".
(b) "Robbed".
(c) "Happy".
(d) "Loved".

9. Who does Ross have to draw a contract with in order to show Merrick on the streets?
(a) The neighborhood association.
(b) The police.
(c) The other traveling acts.
(d) The schools.

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

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

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

13. Which of the following best describes Treves' voice as he describes the Elephant Man to the audience during a lecture?
(a) Dry.
(b) Apathetic.
(c) Animated.
(d) Fearful.

14. What is Merrick doing during the time that Treves is interviewing the nurse?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Taking a bath.
(c) Practicing the piano.
(d) Sewing his clothes.

15. How do the police get a hold of Treves' contact information?
(a) John Merrick tells them his phone number.
(b) They look him up in the directory.
(c) From his business card.
(d) One of the police officers knows Treves' father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name does Ross give two handicapped women whose heads rise to points?

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

3. Which of the following best describes the Elephant Man's deformities?

4. Why does Merrick claim to have left London?

5. After Mrs. Kendal leaves, how does Merrick respond to their first meeting?

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