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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Treves bitterly state might happen to Merrick while he is in his meeting with the Bishop?
(a) His soul might pass over.
(b) His body might die.
(c) His attitude might change.
(d) His heart might give out.

2. When Ross visits Merrick in the hospital, what does he ask him for?
(a) Forgiveness.
(b) Advice.
(c) Directions.
(d) More money.

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

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

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

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

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

8. In the dream, what does Gomm say about "good men"?
(a) That they should be exploited for their niavite.
(b) That they shouldn't be exploited.
(c) That he has met only one "good man" during the course of his life.
(d) That they are exploited just as easily as nasty men.

9. During his analysis, which of the following words does Merrick use to describe Treves' condition?
(a) Epidemic.
(b) Singular.
(c) Profound.
(d) Isolated.

10. When visiting Merrick in the hospital, what does Ross propose?
(a) That he and Treves start a new freak show.
(b) That he and Merrick move in together.
(c) That he and Merrick work together once again.
(d) That he and Treves have joint control over Merrick's future.

11. Whose wishes does Gomm hope to fulfill in his use of Merrick's money?
(a) The donors.
(b) Treves.
(c) Merrick.
(d) The patients.

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

13. As Treves is weeping at the Bishop's feet, what announcement does Merrick make?
(a) He has finished his model.
(b) He would like to return to the freak show.
(c) He is ready to die.
(d) He is leaving the hospital.

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

15. In what newspaper is the letter written after Merrick's death is published?
(a) The London Times.
(b) The Daily Mail.
(c) The English Express.
(d) The London Lantern.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which part of Merrick's name is printed incorrectly in the letter?

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

4. How does Treves argue that people feel when they see themselves reflected in Merrick?

5. When Merrick was a child, from where did Ross rescue him?

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