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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 Hyde say when Utterson asks to be let into the house?

2. What is the name of Jekyll's butler?

3. What was used as the murder weapon?

4. What is Carew's first name?

5. If science is related to intellect than heresy is related to

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. Utterson is restless and decides that he must go immediately to Jekyll's house. Why does Utterson go to Jekyll's house?

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

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

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

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

7. 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?

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

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

10. What object cemented Utterson's theory that the murderer was Hyde?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Jekyll calls on Lanyon's professional ethics to keep his secret regarding the experiment. Lanyon is reluctant to do so. What did Jekyll mean by professional ethics? As a back up, Jekyll also called upon Lanyon's friendship and duty. How would those things persuade Lanyon to agree to remain silent?

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