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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. After the police beating, what does Ross tell Merrick that he "stinks of"?
2. Which of the following best describes the Elephant Man's deformities?
3. Which of the following philosophers said that the world "is an illusion and the work of an artist is simply an illusion of an illusion"?
4. Which of the following members of royalty makes an appearance in Merrick's hospital room?
5. How do Ross and Merrick part ways for the final time?
Short Essay Questions
1. What event is happening outside of Merrick's window when a talkative nursing attendant brings Merrick his lunch upon the completion of Merrick's model church?
2. How does Treves handle the process of interviewing and hiring a nurse to care for Merrick?
3. What is the reaction to Mrs. Kendal's nudity in Merrick's room?
4. How are the pinheads treated by their manager?
5. What argument about faith do the BIshop and Gomm get into over Merrick's medical treatment?
6. Why does Treves find himself having an emotional meltdown at the BIshop's feet after discussing Merrick's impending death?
7. What information about his mother does Merrick give to Mrs. Kendal upon their first meeting?
8. Why does Treves think that Mrs. Kendall would be a nice addition to the team caring for Merrick?
9. Why does Merrick attempt to speak with Treves about the bible?
10. Who are the pinheads?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Toward the end of his life, Merrick becomes almost obsessed with reading the bible and some of the passages in it. Describe Merrick's relationship with the bible and explain why he rereads the same passages over and over. Finally, explain what two of the passages from the bible that Merrick reads mean to him during his life, while he is alive.
Essay Topic 2
Throughout the course of the play, many characters travel extreme spiritual journeys, relying heavily on the words of wisdom that the Bishop imparts on them. Choose one character who undergoes a spiritual journey and create a time line for that transformation. Then, explain how the spiritual journey relied heavily on their relationship with the Bishop and give an example of one piece of advice the Bishop bestowed upon the character.
Essay Topic 3
The church that Merrick is designing has huge symbolic significance in his life. Explain what the church represents both physically and spiritually to Merrick. Then, explain how the construction of the church mirrors the growth Merrick experiences throughout the course of the play.
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