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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. The author says that the lamps glittered like...

2. What object gave away the identity of the murderer?

3. What is Jekyll accused of?

4. Where did Hyde live?

5. What term does Lanyon use to describe Jekyll's experiments?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Utterson attempts to speak with Jekyll about his isolation and obvious distress. What does Jekyll refuse to talk about?

4. As a friend and attorney, Utterson frequently helped Jekyll with legal matters. Why is Utterson disturbed by Jekyll's will?

5. Utterson finally has the opportunity to meet Mr. Hyde. What is the overall impression Utterson has of Hyde?

6. Utterson and Enfield come upon a building with no windows and a mysterious door. What is so strange about the door?

7. What is the butler's response when Utterson asks him about Hyde?

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

9. 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?

10. The street was deserted when the murder took place. How was the murderer first identified?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Poole was an important part of Jekyll's house for 20 years. It was Poole's experience that helped him see through Jekyll's attempts at fooling him into believing everything was okay. What might have happened if Poole had not doubted his master? How might the servants have reacted without Poole's leadership?

Essay Topic 2

The incident with Utterson and Enfield talking to Jekyll outside the window leads into a use of foreshadowing regarding Jekyll's health and well-being. Utterson and Enfield share a look of horror after Jekyll makes a hasty retreat. The author was trying to tell the reader something. Was the meaning clear? Explain your conclusions.

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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