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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 clerk possessed what special skill?

2. The stranger reminds the man of whom?

3. Who has a copy of Jekyll's will?

4. What is the name of Jekyll's lawyer?

5. Why does Jekyll apologize for Hyde?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Utterson and Jekyll manage to get some time alone at the end of the evening. What topic did Utterson broach with Jekyll?

5. Utterson and Enfield were discussing Jekyll but Enfield would not speak the doctor's name aloud. Why did Enfield refuse to reveal Jekyll's name?

6. A maid sitting in an upstairs window witnesses the murder of Sir Carew. Why did the maid wait so long to contact the police?

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

8. What was Utterson's issue with Jekyll's legal business?

9. G.J. Utterson is a lawyer who appears in the first part of the book. Given Utterson's occupation, what is unusual about his behavior?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Guest was an expert in handwriting analysis. Guest was the first to recognize that the writing styles of Jekyll and Hyde were almost identical. When questioned, Guest claims that Jekyll is not mad. Explain how Guest came about the conclusion regarding Jekyll's sanity and how the mental state changed Jekyll's handwriting.

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

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?

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