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

Short Answer Questions

1. As Treves is weeping at the Bishop's feet, what announcement does Merrick make?

2. What maddens Merrick about some married men?

3. What do the pinheads urge Merrick to enter?

4. Who reads Treves the letter written after Merrick's death?

5. How does Treves feel about his profession making people well?

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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