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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. During his analysis of Treves, what does Merrick decide Treves is completely unable to feel?
(a) Fear.
(b) Failure.
(c) Sorrow.
(d) Empathy.

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

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

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

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

7. What does Treves believe has happened to Merrick as he has become more physically deformed?
(a) He has become more emotionally deformed.
(b) He has lost touch of his emotions.
(c) He has become more emotionally normal.
(d) He has lost touch of what it means to be human.

8. How many naked women has Merrick seen in his life?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) None.
(d) Three.

9. Who does Merrick attempt to speak with about his readings in the bible?
(a) Treves.
(b) Ross.
(c) Mrs. Kendal.
(d) Gomm.

10. What warning does Gomm give to Treves after Lord John is removed from the hospital?
(a) Not to tell anyone about these dealings.
(b) To make better friends.
(c) That Lord John is a very dangerous man.
(d) That Merrick is losing his money, fast.

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

12. 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) A mirror.
(d) An ivy plant.

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

14. What advice does the Bishop give to Merrick in his hopes of finding a woman?
(a) He tells Merrick that any woman would be lucky to have him.
(b) He tells Merrick that women will be afraid of him.
(c) He tells Merrick that he will help any way he can.
(d) He tells Merrick to forget about such foolish ideas.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character arrives, saying there is news about Lord John in the newspapers?

2. In Treves' dream where he is a "freak", what does Merrick say is his reasoning for wanting to visit with him?

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

4. To which part of the hospital will the rest of Merrick's funds be absorbed?

5. Which of the following characters is NOT involved in the conversation about Merrick's missing money?

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