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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many policemen arrive in the streets and begin beating Ross and Merrick?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

3. Which of the following best describes the Elephant Man's deformities?
(a) Extensive.
(b) Surgically correctable.
(c) Minimal.
(d) Invisible.

4. Which of the following members of royalty makes an appearance in Merrick's hospital room?
(a) The Prince of Wales.
(b) The Princess of Wales.
(c) The King of Scotland.
(d) The Queen Mother.

5. How old was Merrick when his mother was attacked at the circus?
(a) He was a teenager.
(b) He was in utero.
(c) He was a toddler.
(d) He was an infant.

6. How does Treves spread the word that he is searching for charitable donations to care for Merrick?
(a) In a church bulletin.
(b) Over the radio.
(c) Through word of mouth.
(d) In the newspaper.

7. What does the interrupter state about the Elephant Man putting himself on display?
(a) That it is immoral.
(b) That it is terrifying.
(c) That it is boring.
(d) That it is disgusting.

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

9. What does Treves say he would like to do with Merrick's life?
(a) Make him a lot of money.
(b) Make it as normal as possible.
(c) Make him the strongest man in the world.
(d) Make him famous.

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

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

12. After Mrs. Kendal leaves, how does Merrick respond to their first meeting?
(a) He begins to smile.
(b) He begins to laugh.
(c) He begins to sob.
(d) He begins to shout.

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

14. Which meal is Merrick being served the first time the nurse comes to meet him?
(a) Breakfast.
(b) Tea.
(c) Lunch.
(d) Dinner.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who keeps track of all the gifts Merrick receives from his admirers?

2. Where does Treves first meet the Elephant Man?

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

4. How does the nurse react to Merrick the first time she sees him?

5. Which of the following words does Mrs. Kendal use to describe Merrick's insights into life and love?

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