Joseph Merrick Quiz

At what age did Joseph Merrick develop his condition?

• 2 years old

• 3 years old

• 5 years old

• 6 years old

Which part of Joseph Merrick's body was not affected by his condition?

• His right leg

• His face

• His left arm

• His back

What did Joseph Merrick want to do with his life?

• Become an actor

• Live in a house for blind people

• Travel the world

• Start a family

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What caused Joseph Merrick's condition?

• Cancer

• Tumors

• A genetic disease

• Unknown reasons

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Which of the following statements about Joseph Merrick's tumors is true?

• They were cancerous

• They were not cancerous but grew back when removed

• They grew only in childhood

• They were a result of an infection

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What difficulty did Joseph Merrick often face due to his condition?

• Walking

• Seeing

• Breathing

• Hearing

How old was Joseph Merrick when his mother died?

• 5 years old

• 10 years old

• 12 years old

• 17 years old

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What was Joseph Merrick’s favorite book?

• The Bible

• The Body

• Oliver Twist

• The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Which of the following did Joseph Merrick struggle with the most?

• Eating

• Breathing

• Hearing

• Writing

What type of work did Joseph Merrick do as a child?

• Factory worker

• Circus performer

• Street vendor

• Carpenter

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