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

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice does the Bishop give to Merrick in his hopes of finding a woman?

2. Which of the following is NOT an adjective Treves uses to describe Merrick in the letter?

3. How does Merrick respond to Ross' proposal?

4. Who does Merrick attempt to speak with about his readings in the bible?

5. In Treves' dream where he is a "freak", what does Merrick say is his reasoning for wanting to visit with him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Treves first meets the Elephant Man he is completely unappreciated in his profession. Describe the conditions the Elephant Man was living in at the time he first met Treves, and why he was so willing to let Treves take him away for a physical inspection.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Merrick's beliefs about God and art seem to coincide with one another as he views everything as imitations. Briefly describe Merrick's opinions about God, and then briefly describe Merrick's opinions about art, particularly his own. Then, explain how Merrick's beliefs of God and art are intrinsically connected to his opinions about imitation.

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