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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 does Utterson believe were Hyde's intentions?

2. What is Carew's first name?

3. What is Hyde's first name?

4. Which was not in Jekyll's laboratory?

5. What item did Jekyll burn?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Jekyll presents a strong argument for Utterson to respect his wishes regarding the will. What causes Utterson to finally concede to Jekyll's will?

4. 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?

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

6. 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?

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

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

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

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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