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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which era does the story take place?

2. What's the name of Utterson's clerk?

3. Who is the beneficiary of Jekyll's will?

4. Which of these words is not used to describe Hyde?

5. What is Hyde's response when Utterson claims they have a mutual friend?

Short Essay Questions

1. Shortly after Carew's murder took place, Utterson was notified. Why did the police contact Utterson?

2. Utterson is relieved but not reassured by Jekyll's promise to never do something ever again. What does Jekyll say he would never do again?

3. As Utterson and Jekyll speak, Utterson notices a drastic change in his friend's demeanor. What causes Jekyll to turn pale?

4. What was the condition of Hyde's house when it was inspected?

5. A stranger on the street attracted the attention of many bystanders, including Mr. Enfield. Why was Mr. Enfield shocked by the stranger?

6. The traumatized family received money for their troubles. Who wrote the check?

7. Utterson and Newcomen visit Hyde's SoHo residence. What was strange about Hyde's servants' observations?

8. Although Utterson was a quiet man who was not prone to being the center of attention, people seemed to flock to him. Why did people like to be in Utterson's company?

9. How does Hyde react when Utterson says that their mutual friend is Jekyll?

10. Utterson visits Jekyll and is shown the note from Hyde. What does Jekyll lie to Utterson about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jekyll was careful to document his scientific experiments. The rest of the tale was told through correspondence from Lanyon and Jekyll. Explore how the story might have ended if those documents did not exist? Why is it important to record history?

Essay Topic 2

Poole was bound by duty to honor Jekyll's wishes. However, after Poole was convinced that there was something seriously wrong with Jekyll, the butler violated his confidences and approached Utterson. Do you think the decision was difficult for Poole to make? Was it the right decision? How might the ending have changed if Poole had not interfered?

Essay Topic 3

One of the main characters in the book is G.J. Utterson, a lawyer. Utterson works for Dr. Jekyll among other clients and has great insight into his friend of many years. Why was Utterson a good choice as a main character? Do you think the story would have been better without him?

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