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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 evidence does Jekyll give to Utterson?

2. Where do the old friends meet?

3. The clerk possessed what special skill?

4. Who did the made recognize on the street?

5. Who is the beneficiary of Jekyll's will?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Utterson attempts to speak with Jekyll about his isolation and obvious distress. What does Jekyll refuse to talk about?

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

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

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

6. As Jekyll remains locked in his lab, he suddenly becomes agitated. Why is Jekyll upset?

7. 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?

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

9. Utterson and Lanyon are relieved when Jekyll takes a break from his ongoing isolation. Who was invited to dinner at Jekyll's house?

10. The police take detailed information about the crime with the child. When was the stranger first seen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As a lawyer, Utterson was required to maintain confidences. Utterson also had a great degree of integrity and therefore obeyed the orders to leave certain documents sealed until the specified time. What might have happened if Utterson had not honored the requests? How might it have affected his business and integrity?

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

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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