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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. How much money has Merrick saved since starting work with Ross?
(a) Twenty-eight pounds.
(b) Forty-eight pounds.
(c) Thirty-eight pounds.
(d) Fifty-eight pounds.

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

3. What is Merrick doing during the time that Treves is interviewing the nurse?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Practicing the piano.
(c) Sewing his clothes.
(d) Taking a bath.

4. How does Treves spread the word that he is searching for charitable donations to care for Merrick?
(a) In a church bulletin.
(b) Over the radio.
(c) Through word of mouth.
(d) In the newspaper.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Merrick claim to have left London?

2. What does the interrupter state about the Elephant Man putting himself on display?

3. After Merrick is handed over to the police, what do they search his belongings for?

4. What is the name of the nurse who Treves interviews to care for Merrick?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. During the one-on-one scene that each high society member has with the audience, what does the Princess of Wales think is the similarity between her husband and Treves?

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

3. Who are the pinheads?

4. During the dream, what does Gomm say about Treves that echoes back to his statements about Treves in the opening of the play?

5. What happens when Ross attempts to negotiate Merrick's exhibition with the Belgian police?

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

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

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

9. Why does Lord John come begging for money from Treves?

10. After Merrick has returned to his room, what does Treves divulge to the audience about his emotions in sending Mrs. Kendal away?

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