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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. Which of the following philosophers said that the world "is an illusion and the work of an artist is simply an illusion of an illusion"?
(a) Aristotle.
(b) Da Vinci.
(c) Sopphocles.
(d) Pluto.

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

3. What does Treves use to show the audience the Elephant Man's deformities?
(a) Medical charts.
(b) Drawings.
(c) Slides.
(d) A plastic model.

4. How many policemen arrive in the streets and begin beating Ross and Merrick?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

5. How many characters enter the stage to discuss the similarities they feel with Merrick?
(a) Three at a time.
(b) Two at a time.
(c) Four at a time.
(d) One at a time.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Merrick is telling Treves about his life in the workhouse, which word does he repeat over and over and over, in reference to the beatings he received?

2. To what ward of the hospital does Merrick request to be moved to during his stay?

3. Which book did Merrick study as a child?

4. Which of the following members of royalty makes an appearance in Merrick's hospital room?

5. How does Treves react to Mrs. Kendal's probing questions about Merrick's anatomy?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Gomm greet the new hire, Treves?

2. How is Merrick treated by the police officers on his travels back to London?

3. How does Merrick react to the news that he will be allowed an indefinite stay at the hospital?

4. In his discussion about Merrick's death, what argument does Treves make about the human condition?

5. Who is Mrs. Sandwich?

6. How does Gomm react to the news that Lord John has stolen from Merrick?

7. Why does Treves find himself having an emotional meltdown at the BIshop's feet after discussing Merrick's impending death?

8. What does Merrick despise about married men?

9. How does Merrick react to the news that Lord John has stolen money from him?

10. What is the outcome of Mrs. Kendal and Merrick's first meeting?

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