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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Treves come running back into the room to say about Merrick?
(a) That Merrick was a monster.
(b) That Merrick was a man.
(c) That Merrick was a hero.
(d) He never says anything.

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

3. What is Treves reading when Merrick comes to speak with him about death?
(a) His diary.
(b) Medical Journals.
(c) The newspaper.
(d) A letter from Mrs. Kendal.

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

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

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

7. What maddens Merrick about some married men?
(a) The fact that some beat their wives.
(b) The fact that some are alcoholics.
(c) The fact that some are stingy with their money.
(d) The fact that some men also take mistresses.

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

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

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

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

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

13. What does Gomm call Lord John after witnessing him beg for money?
(a) A one-man moral swamp.
(b) A one-man cesspool.
(c) A one-man black hole.
(d) A one-man money pit.

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

15. How does Treves react when he sees Mrs. Kendal nude in Merrick's room?
(a) He is outraged.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is amused.
(d) He is apologetic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following elements does Merrick note in Treves' character while he is examining him?

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

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

4. What did Treves' patient, who had a near death experience, tell her "heaven" was like?

5. During his argument with Treves, what word does Merrick constantly ask the definition of?

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