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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

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

4. What part of Merrick might collapse if he laid down to sleep at night?
(a) His ribcage.
(b) His spine.
(c) His windpipe.
(d) His lungs.

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

6. Which of the following is NOT an adjective Treves uses to describe Merrick in the letter?
(a) Romantic.
(b) Intelligent.
(c) Trustworthy.
(d) Wise.

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

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

9. In the letter, what does Gomm thank the newspaper for?
(a) Giving a voice to all the disabled people in the world.
(b) Printing the letters that led to the financial donations.
(c) Taking interest in such a lowly case as Merrick's.
(d) Supporting the hosptial, and therefore, London.

10. What do the pinheads encourage Merrick to do, resulting in his death?
(a) Lie on his back.
(b) Press his pillow to his face.
(c) Hold his breath.
(d) Drink a bottle of poison.

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

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

13. Which event passes in front of Merrick's window as he is visiting with the nursing attendant?
(a) A graduation.
(b) A funeral.
(c) A baptism.
(d) A wedding.

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

15. When Merrick was a child, from where did Ross rescue him?
(a) From a wild river.
(b) From an orphanage.
(c) From a burning house.
(d) From an abusive mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. During Ross' visit, what does Merrick compare himself to?

2. What does Merrick insinuate is collecting on his neck, making it unbearable for him to sleep normally?

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

4. What does Treves believe has happened to Merrick as he has become more physically deformed?

5. What does Ross say he admires most about Merrick?

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