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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose wishes does Gomm hope to fulfill in his use of Merrick's money?

2. What part of Merrick might collapse if he laid down to sleep at night?

3. What does Merrick find most envious about married men?

4. What are the final words of the play?

5. After his argument with Merrick, what does Ross confess to him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Elephant Man is described in the first few scenes of the play as having extreme deformities, which Treves describes at great detail for his audience. Briefly describe the deformities that the Elephant Man suffers from and why he received the nickname that he did.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Throughout the text, Treves is represented as an angelic, almost spiritual entity. Describe two instances in which Treves could be compared to a religious leader and then explain how Merrick reacts to the religious symbolism in his life.

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