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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 does the Prince of Wales admire most in Treves?
(a) His rugby skills.
(b) His patience.
(c) His academic knowledge.
(d) His wealth.

2. Where does Ross take Merrick to work after leaving London?
(a) Belgium.
(b) Budapest.
(c) Borneo.
(d) Brazil.

3. How does Treves react to Mrs. Kendal's probing questions about Merrick's anatomy?
(a) He is apathetic.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is professional.
(d) He is embarrassed.

4. What does Treves think is happening to Merrick's physical condition the more he is accepted into normal society?
(a) It is slowly improving.
(b) Treves has stopped monitoring Merrick's health.
(c) It is staying about the same.
(d) It is worsening.

5. Which of the following adjectives does Mrs. Kendal use to describe the perspective from the Prince of Wales' private theater seats?
(a) Splendid.
(b) Brilliant.
(c) Unrivaled.
(d) Unique.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following Shakespearean plays is Mrs. Kendal performing in during the time she first meets Merrick?

3. 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?

4. What part of Merrick's body is Mrs.Kendal most interested in?

5. What does Treves use to show the audience the Elephant Man's deformities?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Merrick feel about the attention he is receiving for his artistic abilities?

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

4. What does Merrick despise about married men?

5. Why does Ross come to visit Merrick in the hospital?

6. What is the reaction to Mrs. Kendal's nudity in Merrick's room?

7. What similarity does Treves believe he shares with Merrick?

8. Why does Treves think that Mrs. Kendall would be a nice addition to the team caring for Merrick?

9. What does Treves tell Merrick about anesthetic and his patient who nearly didn't come out of it?

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

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