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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the man who is responsible for The Elephant Man?
(a) Ross.
(b) Randy.
(c) Roy.
(d) Ralph.

2. With whom does Treves think it is important for Merrick to form relationships?
(a) Children.
(b) Plants.
(c) Animals.
(d) Women.

3. What does Treves say the public believes about Merrick's medical condition?
(a) That Merrick's condition is a death sentence.
(b) That Merrick's condition is self-inflicted.
(c) That Merrick's condition is curable.
(d) That Merrick's condition is contagious.

4. Why does Treves think Mrs. Kendal might be a good friend for Merrick?
(a) Because she has expressed a desire to meet Merrick for herself.
(b) Because she is blind.
(c) Because she knows how to hide her true emotions.
(d) Because she is equally as lonely.

5. How does the caller treat The Elephant Man when calling him out of his tent?
(a) Apathetically.
(b) Abusively.
(c) With kindness.
(d) With fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Treves arrives at the police station to pick up Merrick, what does Merrick beg Treves to do?

2. How does Treves feel about his own social advancement?

3. Which of the following best describes the Elephant Man's deformities?

4. What does the Prince of Wales admire most in Treves?

5. At which theatrical theater does the Prince of Wales own his own boxed seat?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Treves assure that Merrick can stay in the hospital as long as he desires?

2. How does Treves describe the Elephant Man to his audience during his first lecture?

3. What sales pitch does Ross use to entice passersby into the Elephant Man's tent?

4. During Ross and Merrick's argument about returning to work together, how do the two men taunt each other?

5. How does Merrick respond to Ross' unexpected visit?

6. During Merrick's dream, why and how do the pinheads return?

7. How does Merrick sleep at night, and why?

8. What information about his mother does Merrick give to Mrs. Kendal upon their first meeting?

9. How does Merrick react to the pinheads when he first meets them?

10. During their argument about Heaven, what reasons does Treves give Merrick for sending Mrs. Kendal away?

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