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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character intercedes with Lord John, telling him to stop begging for money?
(a) Treves.
(b) Merrick.
(c) Gomm.
(d) The Bishop.

2. In the dream, what does Gomm call Treves in response to Merrick's payment offer?
(a) He calls Treves a one-man moral swamp.
(b) He cals Treves a black hole.
(c) He calls Treves a valuable investment.
(d) He calls Treves a man of honor.

3. In Treves' dream where he is a "freak", who does he dream is the manager of his show?
(a) Mrs. Kendal.
(b) Ross.
(c) His mother.
(d) Gomm.

4. While Treves is sleeping, what part about him does Merrick analyze?
(a) His medical journals.
(b) His soul.
(c) His dreams.
(d) His body.

5. Who discovers that Merrick has died?
(a) A nurse.
(b) The Bishop.
(c) Treves.
(d) Gomm.

6. What are the final words of the play?
(a) It is done.
(b) Go now, and be happy.
(c) In his name.
(d) Behold, the heavens await you.

7. What does Ross say he admires most about Merrick?
(a) Merrick's ability to make money.
(b) Merrick's ability to love through his hate.
(c) Merrick's ability to make people feel good about themselves.
(d) Merrick's ability to forgive those around him.

8. Which word finished Treves' statement about the human condition, " To become more ________ is to die"?
(a) Aware.
(b) Normal.
(c) Alive.
(d) Human.

9. How does Treves feel about his profession making people well?
(a) He feels proud.
(b) He feels afraid.
(c) He feels entitled.
(d) He feels frustrated.

10. Who reads Treves the letter written after Merrick's death?
(a) Gomm.
(b) Mrs. Sandwich.
(c) The Bishop.
(d) Mrs. Kendal.

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

12. How much does Merrick say he is willing to pay in order to have a visit with Treves during the dream?
(a) He will pay one hundred guineas.
(b) He will pay forty guineas.
(c) He will pay any sum demanded.
(d) He will pay nothing.

13. In Treves' dream where he is a "freak", who does he dream is the doctor?
(a) Mrs. Kendal.
(b) Ross.
(c) Merrick.
(d) Gomm.

14. When Treves' wakes up from his dream, during which time Merrick was analyzing him, what does Merrick do to busy himself?
(a) He folds some laundry.
(b) He composes a letter.
(c) He reads a book.
(d) He works on his model.

15. To which part of the hospital will the rest of Merrick's funds be absorbed?
(a) Research.
(b) The general revenue.
(c) Outreach for the poor.
(d) Food services.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word is the nursing attendant struggling to remember when he leaves Merrick's room abruptly?

2. During his analysis, what part of Treves' body does Merrick pay special attention to?

3. Who does Merrick attempt to speak with about his readings in the bible?

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

5. In what newspaper is the letter written after Merrick's death is published?

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