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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the Bishop feel about his prayer sessions with Merrick?
(a) He finds them very moving.
(b) He finds them boring.
(c) He finds them terrifying.
(d) He finds them troublesome.

2. What maddens Merrick about some married men?
(a) The fact that some beat their wives.
(b) The fact that some are alcoholics.
(c) The fact that some men also take mistresses.
(d) The fact that some are stingy with their money.

3. Which of the following characters is knighted in the course of the play?
(a) Merrick.
(b) The Bishop.
(c) Gomm.
(d) Treves.

4. Which of the following characters is NOT involved in the conversation about Merrick's missing money?
(a) Treves.
(b) Lord John.
(c) Gomm.
(d) Merrick.

5. What reason does Treves give the audience for not wanting Mrs. Kendal to return to the hospital?
(a) Mrs. Kendal has admitted to being terrified of Merrick.
(b) He does not think Merrick could emotionally handel Mrs. Kendal's return.
(c) He is in love with Mrs. Kendal and wants her for himself.
(d) He does not want Mrs. Kendal to see Merrick die.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gomm claim Merrick has brought to the hospital along with esteem?

2. What is the general focus of the letter published after Merrick's death?

3. During his analysis, which of the following words does Merrick use to describe Treves' condition?

4. How does Mrs. Kendal respond when Merrick asks if she will remain his friend even after his money has been stolen?

5. In the dream, who does Merrick claim will be the "perfect subject" for his study?

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