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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Treves think it is important for Merrick to form relationships?
(a) Plants.
(b) Children.
(c) Women.
(d) Animals.

2. What job has Treves come to fill at the hospital?
(a) Psychiatrist.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Surgeon.
(d) Lecturer.

3. Why does Merrick claim to have left London?
(a) To get an education.
(b) To find a wife.
(c) To make more money.
(d) To leave the "freak-show" business.

4. 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 famous.
(d) Make him the strongest man in the world.

5. What does Treves tell Merrick is the one thing that will make him happy during his stay in the hospital?
(a) Rules.
(b) Books.
(c) Television.
(d) Prayer.

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

7. Which of the following does Treves NOT accuse the caller of using to alter The Elephant Man's appearance?
(a) Makeup.
(b) Costumes.
(c) Mirrors.
(d) Lighting.

8. What does the caller state is the only thing more painful to The Elephant Man than his physical deformities?
(a) His foolish mind.
(b) His irrational fears.
(c) His broken heart.
(d) His spiritual anguish.

9. Which word does Mrs. Kendal use to describe her life on display?
(a) An illusion.
(b) A dance.
(c) A mask.
(d) A mosaic.

10. How long will Merrick be allowed to stay in the hospital with Treves?
(a) For a few months, until funds run out.
(b) For nearly a year.
(c) For one week only.
(d) As long as he likes.

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

12. Which of the following best describes Treves' first conversation with Mrs. Kendal?
(a) Boring.
(b) Charming.
(c) Depressing.
(d) Aggressive.

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

14. What is the name of the nurse who Treves interviews to care for Merrick?
(a) Mrs. Crumb.
(b) Mrs. Potato.
(c) Mrs. Sandwich.
(d) Mrs. Salad.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following animals knocked Merrick's mother over while she was visiting a circus?

2. What does Merrick hope to do with his life if he ever gains normal mobility?

3. What does Mrs. Kendal call Merrick after she sees the model he is working on?

4. What is Treves' subject of choice in the hospital?

5. To what ward of the hospital does Merrick request to be moved to during his stay?

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