The Elephant Man Comprehension

Who is the Elephant Man?

• Dr Frederick Treves

• Simon Silcock

• Joseph Merrick

• F. C Carr Gomm

How much did Silcock charge people to see The Elephant Man?

• 12 pence

• 2 pence

• £12

• £2

How much did Dr Treves actually pay Silcock to see The Elephant Man?

• 12 pence

• 2 pence

• £12

• £2

Which part of The Elephant Man's body was not deformed?

• The head

• The left leg

• The right arm and hand

• The left arm and hand

Where did Dr Treves want to bring Merrick from Silcock's shop?

• The theatre

• The London Clinic

• The countryside

• The London Hospital

Which of the following wasn't part of Merrick's outfit that he wore to the London Hospital?

• A long black coat

• An enormous black hat

• A grey cloth with a hole in front of his eyes.

• Short pants

• Big shoes

How did Dr Treves bring Merrick to the London Hospital?

• Cab

• Train

• Ship

• Flight

Who offered Dr Treves to help Merrick up the steps of the cab?

• A boy

• A few children

• A postman

• Mrs Kendal

What did Dr Treves do to make sure the postman wasn't scared and panicked?

• He told the postman to go away and not to disturb them.

• He told the postman that Merrick was actually The Elephant Man and asked him to hold Merrick's left hand.

• He told the postman to make sure the children stayed far away.

• He told the postman that Merrick was actually an ill lady and asked him to hold Merrick's left hand.

What did Dr Treves give Merrick in the cab?

• Some food

• Some money

• His name card

• A medical report