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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 time will Lanyon's guest arrive?

2. What does Hyde do with the ingredients from the lab?

3. Which phrase does Jekyll use to describe himself?

4. What items did Jekyll immediately destroy?

5. What causes Hyde to apologize?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Jekyll claims that his house is not fit for company. What solution does Jekyll offer?

4. After Lanyon died, Utterson received a sealed envelope from his old friend. How did Utterson react to the bequest from Lanyon?

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

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

7. The letter states that Lanyon can expect a certain event to happen after he fulfills Jekyll's request. What will happen at midnight?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the main characters in the book is G.J. Utterson, a lawyer. Utterson works for Dr. Jekyll among other clients and has great insight into his friend of many years. Why was Utterson a good choice as a main character? Do you think the story would have been better without him?

Essay Topic 2

The incident with Utterson and Enfield talking to Jekyll outside the window leads into a use of foreshadowing regarding Jekyll's health and well-being. Utterson and Enfield share a look of horror after Jekyll makes a hasty retreat. The author was trying to tell the reader something. Was the meaning clear? Explain your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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