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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Merrick read in the bible that makes him excited to die?
(a) That the blind will be made to see.
(b) That the poor shall become the rich.
(c) That the meek will inherit the earth.
(d) That God will make the crooked straight.

2. What are the pinheads doing when they arrive to Merrick's bedside before he dies?
(a) Cackling.
(b) Singing.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Laughing.

3. What did Treves' patient, who had a near death experience, tell her "heaven" was like?
(a) Walking through fog.
(b) Sitting amongst the angels.
(c) Being trapped underwater.
(d) Walking over fiery coals.

4. What is Merrick doing with the Bishop while Treves and Gomm are having a private discussion?
(a) Praying.
(b) Drinking tea.
(c) Arguing.
(d) Working on the model.

5. To which of the following objects does Treves compare Merrick when speaking to the Bishop?
(a) A sea of water.
(b) A light bulb.
(c) An ivy plant.
(d) A mirror.

6. Where does the Bishop suggest Treves look for comfort in his confusions about his profession?
(a) In his fellow man.
(b) In the church.
(c) In God.
(d) In the bible.

7. Which of the following elements does Merrick note in Treves' character while he is examining him?
(a) Forgiveness.
(b) Arrogance.
(c) Punishment.
(d) Generosity.

8. During Ross' visit, what does Merrick compare himself to?
(a) A worm.
(b) A pig.
(c) A dog.
(d) A whore.

9. Who wrote the letter that was published after Merrick's death?
(a) The Pinheads.
(b) Gomm.
(c) The Bishop.
(d) Treves.

10. During his analysis of Treves, what does Merrick decide Treves is completely unable to reach in his relationships with other people?
(a) Equality.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Harmony.
(d) Comfort.

11. In Treves' dream where he is a "freak", what does Merrick say is his reasoning for wanting to visit with him?
(a) To examine him.
(b) To save him.
(c) To kill him.
(d) To befriend him.

12. Which word is the nursing attendant struggling to remember when he leaves Merrick's room abruptly?
(a) Elongate.
(b) Arbitrary.
(c) Eternal.
(d) Aloof.

13. In the dream, who does Gomm call a "good man"?
(a) The Bishop.
(b) Treves.
(c) Merrick.
(d) Ross.

14. What reason does Treves give the audience for not wanting Mrs. Kendal to return to the hospital?
(a) He does not want Mrs. Kendal to see Merrick die.
(b) Mrs. Kendal has admitted to being terrified of Merrick.
(c) He is in love with Mrs. Kendal and wants her for himself.
(d) He does not think Merrick could emotionally handel Mrs. Kendal's return.

15. What does Gomm claim Merrick has brought to the hospital along with esteem?
(a) Money.
(b) Popularity.
(c) Fear.
(d) Incurable diseases.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Treves reading when Merrick comes to speak with him about death?

2. What part of Merrick might collapse if he laid down to sleep at night?

3. In Treves' dream where he is a "freak", who does he dream is the doctor?

4. As Treves is weeping at the Bishop's feet, what announcement does Merrick make?

5. Whose wishes does Gomm hope to fulfill in his use of Merrick's money?

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