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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 Hyde's absence affect Jekyll?

2. Who begins to weep at the site of Utterson?

3. What does Utterson find in Jekyll's office?

4. How does Jekyll react upon hearing the news that Utterson has arrived?

5. What does Utterson suggest Jekyll bring along on their walk?

Short Essay Questions

1. Utterson decides to go to see Jekyll immediately. How does Jekyll react when Utterson tries to see him?

2. Jekyll's fall from grace was instigated by a particular interest. What was Jekyll's passion?

3. How long has Jekyll's strange behavior been going on?

4. Utterson became increasingly upset when his efforts to help Jekyll were denied. Why did Utterson write a letter to Jekyll?

5. Utterson and Enfield are old friends but it is revealed that they are also related. What is their relation?

6. Jekyll's behavior has become increasingly strange. Why does Poole visit Utterson?

7. The author makes it clear that Hyde was a metaphor. What did Hyde represent?

8. Jekyll insists that while he is a man of science and considered religion as a part of his experiment, he denies that he has developed what trait?

9. What were Utterson and Enfield doing when they spotted Jekyll?

10. While Utterson and Enfield are speaking to Jekyll, a sudden change comes over the doctor. What about Jekyll shocks Utterson?

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

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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