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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 happens after Jekyll returns to the house?

2. What is the urgent problem?

3. How did Lanyon react to meeting Hyde?

4. How long has Poole worked for Jekyll?

5. What became Jekyll's ultimate goal?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Jekyll, who will be visiting Lanyon at his home?

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

3. Jekyll reveals all that happened up until the time of his death. What is the purpose of Jekyll's statement?

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

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

6. 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?

7. Jekyll finally reveals his deep dark secret to Lanyon. What is Lanyon's reaction to Jekyll's secret?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Good and evil is a main theme in the book. The author uses physical descriptions and allusions to the difference in people depending on whether they embrace good or evil. Explore some of the differences and their meanings in regard to the theme.

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

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?

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