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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. Jekyll says that his fears cannot be amended by...
2. Why does Utterson go to Jekyll's house?
3. What item was found on the victim?
4. What is Utterson's impression of Hyde?
5. In which era does the story take place?
Short Essay Questions
1. Utterson and Jekyll manage to get some time alone at the end of the evening. What topic did Utterson broach with Jekyll?
2. How does Hyde react when Utterson says that their mutual friend is Jekyll?
3. A maid sitting in an upstairs window witnesses the murder of Sir Carew. Why did the maid wait so long to contact the police?
4. Utterson attempts to speak with Jekyll about his isolation and obvious distress. What does Jekyll refuse to talk about?
5. 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?
6. Shortly after Carew's murder took place, Utterson was notified. Why did the police contact Utterson?
7. What is the butler's response when Utterson asks him about Hyde?
8. Utterson is restless and decides that he must go immediately to Jekyll's house. Why does Utterson go to Jekyll's house?
9. What was the condition of Hyde's house when it was inspected?
10. Utterson's feeling of dread begins to strengthen. What convinces Utterson that Jekyll is in big trouble?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
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 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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