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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. How did the police intend to capture Hyde?

2. What was the name of the victim?

3. Who did the made recognize on the street?

4. What is Hyde's first name?

5. What was used as the murder weapon?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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. The street was deserted when the murder took place. How was the murderer first identified?

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

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

8. A stranger on the street attracted the attention of many bystanders, including Mr. Enfield. Why was Mr. Enfield shocked by the stranger?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Good and evil is a main theme in the book. The author uses physical descriptions and allusions to the difference in people depending on whether they embrace good or evil. Explore some of the differences and their meanings in regard to the theme.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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