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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. How does the nurse react to Merrick the first time she sees him?

2. After Mrs. Kendal leaves, how does Merrick respond to their first meeting?

3. Who shouts from the audience, interrupting Treves' lecture about the Elephant Man's deformities?

4. Which of the Elephant Man's features is described as being "perfectly formed"?

5. How does Treves feel about his own social advancement?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Merrick react to the news that he will be allowed an indefinite stay at the hospital?

2. During his analysis of Treves' body, what notes does Merrick make about Treves' left hand?

3. What is the outcome of Mrs. Kendal and Merrick's first meeting?

4. What does Merrick despise about married men?

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

6. How does Merrick react to the pinheads when he first meets them?

7. How does Mrs. Kendal respond to Treves' proposal that she befriend Merrick?

8. Who is Mrs. Sandwich?

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

10. How are the pinheads involved in Merrick's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mrs. Kendal proves to be one of the most important characters in Merrick's life. Describe the character of Mrs. Kendal and explain what lessons she taught Merrick about life and love. Finally, explain how Merrick responded to the lesson Mrs. Kendal was so keen to teach.

Essay Topic 2

The medical community in London has varying views on John Merrick and his condition. Choose two characters who provide opposite beliefs about John Merrick's condition and describe each side of their argument. How does the medical debate over John Merrick's condition culminate in the climax of the play?

Essay Topic 3

Money is an element in the play that has negative connotations, as a corrupter and something that is commonly mishandled. Describe one character who has been corrupted by the drive for money, and one character who mishandles the money they have to grievous consequences. Then, compare / contrast which financial sin has a darker force in John Merrick's life.

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