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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To which part of the hospital will the rest of Merrick's funds be absorbed?
(a) The general revenue.
(b) Food services.
(c) Research.
(d) Outreach for the poor.

2. Which word is the nursing attendant struggling to remember when he leaves Merrick's room abruptly?
(a) Elongate.
(b) Arbitrary.
(c) Eternal.
(d) Aloof.

3. What does Treves argue is the attractive element of Merrick's character?
(a) That he is unafraid of death.
(b) That he is so grateful to be treated like a human being.
(c) That he able to see the good in all of humanity.
(d) That he is so intelligent and unafraid to voice his opinions.

4. During his analysis of Treves, what does Merrick decide Treves is completely unable to feel?
(a) Failure.
(b) Sorrow.
(c) Empathy.
(d) Fear.

5. Why does Merrick say that he cannot forgive Ross?
(a) Because he was too kind to him.
(b) Because he robbed him.
(c) Because he beat him.
(d) Because he humiliated him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote the letter that was published after Merrick's death?

2. When Merrick was a child, from where did Ross rescue him?

3. In Treves' dream where he is a "freak", what does Merrick say is his reasoning for wanting to visit with him?

4. What does Merrick insinuate is collecting on his neck, making it unbearable for him to sleep normally?

5. Where does the Bishop suggest Treves look for comfort in his confusions about his profession?

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