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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the letter, what does Gomm thank the newspaper for?

2. What maddens Merrick about some married men?

3. What emotion does Merrick attribute to Treves' left hand and the way it covers his body?

4. What does Treves argue is the attractive element of Merrick's character?

5. What does Ross think is unfair about the fact that Merrick is living with Treves?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, John Merrick endures the abuses of many outside forces. Choose two abusers who deeply impacted John Merrick's life, describe their abuses, and then describe Merrick's reaction to the abuse. How does Merrick's reaction to the abuse give the reader deeper insight into his character?

Essay Topic 2

Many of the characters in the play seem to feel a moral obligation to care for Merrick. This moral obligation could arise from religious views or other personality traits. Choose two characters who feel drawn to care for Merrick and explain the reasons behind their moral obligations. How does this obligation affect each of the character's relationships with the man they first set out to help?

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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