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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the nursing attendant related to the event happening outside of Merrick's window?
(a) It is his father.
(b) It is his cousin.
(c) It is his brother.
(d) It is a friend's sister.

2. How does Merrick react to Mrs. Kendal's list of women who may be interested in seeing him?
(a) He divides the list into two groups - the ones he would like to see and the ones he is not interested in.
(b) He rejects all of them.
(c) He decides to meet them all, one by one.
(d) He is embarrassed at the suggestion.

3. What does Merrick find most envious about married men?
(a) That they can look at a woman every day.
(b) That they do not have to sleep alone.
(c) That they will always have homecooked dinners.
(d) That they could have children.

4. What did Lord John steal Merrick's money to do?
(a) Invest in the stocks.
(b) Purchase new medical equiptment.
(c) Travel around the world.
(d) Build a house.

5. Why does Merrick say that he cannot forgive Ross?
(a) Because he humiliated him.
(b) Because he beat him.
(c) Because he robbed him.
(d) Because he was too kind to him.

6. How does Merrick respond to Ross' proposal?
(a) He says that he hopes Ross dies.
(b) He says that he never wants to see Ross again.
(c) He says that he never wants to be on display again.
(d) He says that he will ask Treves for his opinion on the matter.

7. During his argument with Treves, what word does Merrick constantly ask the definition of?
(a) "Proper".
(b) "Death".
(c) "Friendship".
(d) "Love".

8. What does Merrick say to Treves about Mrs. Kendal's nudity after she leaves the hospital?
(a) He says it was not what he expected.
(b) He says nothing.
(c) He says it was the most beautiful thing he has ever seen.
(d) He says a woman's body is like a flower.

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

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

11. How do the pinheads describe the world that has been revealed to them since leaving the freak show?
(a) As full of sorrow.
(b) As glorious.
(c) As indecent.
(d) As terrifying.

12. What does Merrick insinuate is collecting on his neck, making it unbearable for him to sleep normally?
(a) Other people's dreams.
(b) Broken promises.
(c) His own sorrow.
(d) Tumors.

13. What is the general focus of the letter published after Merrick's death?
(a) Finances.
(b) Words of remembrance.
(c) Merrick's medical files.
(d) Funeral arrangements.

14. About what does Ross taunt Merrick when he knows he has lost the debate with him?
(a) Being a charity case.
(b) Being terribly ugly.
(c) Being with a woman.
(d) Being unable to speak properly.

15. How does the Bishop respond to Treves' meltdown as he begins weeping at the Bishop's feet?
(a) The Bishop is confused by Treves' outburst.
(b) The Bishop ignores Treves completely.
(c) The Bishop is disgusted by Treves' tears.
(d) The Bishop attempts to console him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who reads Treves the letter written after Merrick's death?

2. Which event passes in front of Merrick's window as he is visiting with the nursing attendant?

3. In the dream, what does Gomm say about "good men"?

4. What is Merrick most worried about now that he knows Lord John has stolen his money?

5. How does Treves react when he sees Mrs. Kendal nude in Merrick's room?

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