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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 is Jekyll's title?
2. What is Hyde's first name?
3. What causes Utterson to go to Dr. Jekyll's house?
4. What color was the victim's hair?
5. Who witnessed the murder?
Short Essay Questions
1. The police take detailed information about the crime with the child. When was the stranger first seen?
2. 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?
3. What was Utterson's issue with Jekyll's legal business?
4. Utterson and Enfield come upon a building with no windows and a mysterious door. What is so strange about the door?
5. A stranger on the street attracted the attention of many bystanders, including Mr. Enfield. Why was Mr. Enfield shocked by the stranger?
6. There is speculation that Jekyll's good standing could be destroyed. What might damage Jekyll's reputation?
7. 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?
8. 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?
9. As Utterson and Jekyll speak, Utterson notices a drastic change in his friend's demeanor. What causes Jekyll to turn pale?
10. How does Hyde react when Utterson says that their mutual friend is Jekyll?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Several of the characters describe Hyde as possessing a deformity without actually being deformed. What did the people mean by that statement? Was it a physical, emotional or spiritual malady? What about Hyde made him appear deformed?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Jekyll became obsessed with uncovering the dual nature of man. How did he come upon the idea to try and separate the good and evil parts of the human being? What methods might he have tried before resorting to the chemical compound?
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