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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 did Lanyon leave behind for Utterson?

2. What time will Lanyon's guest arrive?

3. What color is not associated with the potions?

4. Utterson compares Jekyll to...

5. What expression overcomes Jekyll?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

3. Why was Utterson so confused by Jekyll's return to seclusion?

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

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

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

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. Utterson was relieved when Jekyll began to be social once again. What happened shortly after Jekyll threw a dinner party?

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

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

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

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 3

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?

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