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

2. What became Jekyll's ultimate goal?

3. How long has it been since the change in Jekyll's behavior?

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

5. Jekyll no longer feared the gallows. Instead, he came to fear...

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Utterson hesitant to bring up Lanyon's failing health?

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

3. Utterson and Enfield take a walk and decide to pay a visit to Jekyll. What time of day is it when the men visit Jekyll?

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

5. Although spectators were aghast, Jekyll did not know why. How did Jekyll avoid knowing how Hyde affected his image?

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

7. 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?

8. Jekyll is pale and sickly looking when the men visit. What activity does Utterson suggest to Jekyll?

9. Jekyll has become desperate and continually begs for relief. Jekyll has been crying day and night over the lack of what item?

10. Lanyon watches as Jekyll demonstrates his biggest triumph and failure. What is Jekyll's secret?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Manners and respectability were of the highest order in Victorian times. This can be seen in the way friends disagree as well as Lanyon's reaction to Hyde's impatience and rudeness. Compare and contrast today's societal expectations and allowances when it comes to manners and respectability.

Essay Topic 2

Poole was bound by duty to honor Jekyll's wishes. However, after Poole was convinced that there was something seriously wrong with Jekyll, the butler violated his confidences and approached Utterson. Do you think the decision was difficult for Poole to make? Was it the right decision? How might the ending have changed if Poole had not interfered?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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