View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Treves think Mrs. Kendal might be a good friend for Merrick?

2. Which word does Merrick repeat over and over on the train ride back to London?

3. After exiting the train, who hands Merrick over to the police officers?

4. What does The Princess of Wales call Merrick?

5. Which of the following adjectives best describes Merrick's compliments to Mrs. Kendal?

Short Essay Questions

1. What argument about faith do the BIshop and Gomm get into over Merrick's medical treatment?

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

3. How does Mrs. Kendal feel about the model Merrick is working on?

4. What information about his mother does Merrick give to Mrs. Kendal upon their first meeting?

5. How does Merrick sleep at night, and why?

6. What similarity does Treves believe he shares with Merrick?

7. How does Merrick spend the few moments directly before he dies?

8. How does the Bishop feel about his prayer sessions with Merrick, and what is Treves' response to the Bishop's claim?

9. How does Merrick respond to Ross' unexpected visit?

10. Who is Mrs. Sandwich?

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 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.

Essay Topic 3

The nature of "freak shows" and traveling circuses are explored in the opening scenes of the play. Briefly describe the settings of the freak shows and the way the managers treat their "freak" employees. How does the microcosm of freak shows act as a symbol for the way the entire world views "freaks"?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 850 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample