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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. What topic is off-limits with Lanyon?

2. Which of these things is not self-inflicted on Jekyll's behalf?

3. What was the main physical difference between Jekyll and Hyde?

4. What crime does Poole suspect has gone on inside the surgical theatre?

5. What does Utterson say to Enfield after Jekyll's departure?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were Utterson and Enfield doing when they spotted Jekyll?

2. What is it in Jekyll's response that does not convince Utterson or Poole that everything is all right?

3. After Lanyon died, Utterson received a sealed envelope from his old friend. How did Utterson react to the bequest from Lanyon?

4. Lanyon watches as Jekyll demonstrates his biggest triumph and failure. What is Jekyll's secret?

5. According to Jekyll, who will be visiting Lanyon at his home?

6. Jekyll reveals all that happened up until the time of his death. What is the purpose of Jekyll's statement?

7. How long has Jekyll's strange behavior been going on?

8. Jekyll has become desperate and continually begs for relief. Jekyll has been crying day and night over the lack of what item?

9. Jekyll claims that his house is not fit for company. What solution does Jekyll offer?

10. Jekyll's behavior has become increasingly strange. Why does Poole visit Utterson?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dr. Jekyll exhibits peculiar behavior from the very start. How much of this behavior was created by the presence of Hyde? Do you think Jekyll had other personality disorders? If so, what were the symptoms? What could have prevented him from going over the edge?

Essay Topic 2

Poole had a great deal of influence in the story, in reference to Jekyll, the authority with the household staff, as well as his influence with Utterson. Do you think the characterization of Poole was accurate in the context of the story? Would Poole have been going outside his rank to report to Utterson?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses a series of flashbacks throughout the book in order to explain the behaviors of some of the characters. Do you think the use of flashback was effective or did it cause a deficiency in the story?

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