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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Merrick describe his mother to Mrs. Kendal?
(a) As afraid.
(b) As angry.
(c) As beautiful.
(d) As intelligent.

3. How many characters enter the stage to discuss the similarities they feel with Merrick?
(a) One at a time.
(b) Four at a time.
(c) Two at a time.
(d) Three at a time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. What is Treves' subject of choice in the hospital?
(a) Physiology.
(b) Psychology.
(c) Orthopedics.
(d) Anatomy.

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

13. How does the nurse react to Merrick the first time she sees him?
(a) She sits and stares at him silently.
(b) She screams and runs out of the room.
(c) She gives him a hug.
(d) She shakes his hand and says that she is happy to meet him.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the man who is responsible for The Elephant Man?

2. What is the name of Treves' supervisor at the hospital?

3. What does Treves think is happening to Merrick's physical condition the more he is accepted into normal society?

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

5. Which book did Merrick study as a child?

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