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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. Where do the old friends meet?

2. What promise does Jekyll extract from Utterson?

3. How was the victim killed?

4. What does Utterson believe were Hyde's intentions?

5. Which of these was not located near Hyde's house?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. There is speculation that Jekyll's good standing could be destroyed. What might damage Jekyll's reputation?

3. 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?

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

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

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

7. 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?

8. Utterson's feeling of dread begins to strengthen. What convinces Utterson that Jekyll is in big trouble?

9. Why does Utterson pay a visit to Dr. Lanyon?

10. What object cemented Utterson's theory that the murderer was Hyde?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Manners and respectability were of the highest order in Victorian times. This can be seen in the way friends disagree as well as Lanyon's reaction to Hyde's impatience and rudeness. Compare and contrast today's societal expectations and allowances when it comes to manners and respectability.

Essay Topic 2

Lanyon struggles with the promise he reluctantly made to Jekyll. What caused Lanyon to make such a promise? Do personal or professional ethics have a bearing on Lanyon's decision? How might you have reacted in the same circumstance?

Essay Topic 3

The case takes on a more serious tone when Inspector Newcomen from Scotland Yard enters the scene. Explain why Scotland Yard would become involved in the crime and how the agency's resources may have been more successful than those of the local police.

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