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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What did Treves' patient, who had a near death experience, tell her "heaven" was like?
(a) Being trapped underwater.
(b) Walking over fiery coals.
(c) Walking through fog.
(d) Sitting amongst the angels.

5. 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 attitude might change.
(c) His body might die.
(d) His heart might give out.

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

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

8. What reason does Treves give the audience for not wanting Mrs. Kendal to return to the hospital?
(a) He does not think Merrick could emotionally handel Mrs. Kendal's return.
(b) He does not want Mrs. Kendal to see Merrick die.
(c) Mrs. Kendal has admitted to being terrified of Merrick.
(d) He is in love with Mrs. Kendal and wants her for himself.

9. What do the pinheads urge Merrick to enter?
(a) "The only heaven we know".
(b) "The empire of darkness".
(c) "The eternity of man".
(d) "The love of the world".

10. Which of the following characters is NOT involved in the conversation about Merrick's missing money?
(a) Merrick.
(b) Lord John.
(c) Treves.
(d) Gomm.

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

12. In the dream, what does Gomm say about "good men"?
(a) That they are exploited just as easily as nasty men.
(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 should be exploited for their niavite.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the Bishop suggest Treves look for comfort in his confusions about his profession?

2. What new medical advance is Treves obsessed with gaining an edge on?

3. As Treves is weeping at the Bishop's feet, what announcement does Merrick make?

4. In what newspaper is the letter written after Merrick's death is published?

5. During his analysis of Treves, what does Merrick decide Treves is completely unable to reach in his relationships with other people?

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