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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 do the police get a hold of Treves' contact information?
(a) One of the police officers knows Treves' father.
(b) John Merrick tells them his phone number.
(c) From his business card.
(d) They look him up in the directory.

2. How does Merrick describe his mother to Mrs. Kendal?
(a) As afraid.
(b) As angry.
(c) As intelligent.
(d) As beautiful.

3. Which of the following best describes the Elephant Man's deformities?
(a) Minimal.
(b) Extensive.
(c) Surgically correctable.
(d) Invisible.

4. While Treves and Merrick are talking, why does the porter enter Merrick's room?
(a) To sew Merrick some new clothes.
(b) To take Merrick's dinner order.
(c) To look at Merrick's deformities.
(d) To change Merrick's bedsheets.

5. What job has Treves come to fill at the hospital?
(a) Psychiatrist.
(b) Lecturer.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Surgeon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Merrick hope to do with his life if he ever gains normal mobility?

2. What does Treves say the public believes about Merrick's medical condition?

3. With whom does Treves think it is important for Merrick to form relationships?

4. What does Treves' supervisor state that Treves needs to increase in order to keep everyone happy?

5. Which of the following adjectives best describes Merrick's compliments to Mrs. Kendal?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the symbolism of the model church that Merrick is working toward completing?

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

4. How does Treves respond to Ross' call for the Elephant Man?

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

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

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

8. How does Treves handle the process of interviewing and hiring a nurse to care for Merrick?

9. How does the Bishop feel about his prayer sessions with Merrick, and what is Treves' response to the Bishop's claim?

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

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