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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who discovers that Merrick has died?
(a) A nurse.
(b) Treves.
(c) The Bishop.
(d) Gomm.

2. While Merrick is in his meeting with the Bishop, what are Gomm and Treves discussing in the next room?
(a) Merrick's spirituality.
(b) Merrick's personal hygiene.
(c) Merrick's love life.
(d) Merrick's death.

3. In Treves' dream where he is a "freak", who does he dream is the doctor?
(a) Gomm.
(b) Merrick.
(c) Ross.
(d) Mrs. Kendal.

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

5. What is Merrick most worried about now that he knows Lord John has stolen his money?
(a) That he will no longer be able to stay in the hospital.
(b) That his high society friends will no longer love him.
(c) That Treves is disappointed in him.
(d) That Mrs. Kendal views him as a failure.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which part of the hospital will the rest of Merrick's funds be absorbed?

2. How does Treves feel about his profession making people well?

3. What are the final words of the play?

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

5. About what does Ross taunt Merrick when he knows he has lost the debate with him?

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