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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 was the deadline for Jekyll returning to his former state?

2. What did Lanyon leave behind for Utterson?

3. Although Jekyll is able to view the whole picture he denies that he has become...

4. What was the weather like when Utterson and Enfield entered the court?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Poole is frantic when he visits Utterson. How does Utterson respond to Poole's concerns?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Jekyll calls on Lanyon's professional ethics to keep his secret regarding the experiment. Lanyon is reluctant to do so. What did Jekyll mean by professional ethics? As a back up, Jekyll also called upon Lanyon's friendship and duty. How would those things persuade Lanyon to agree to remain silent?

Essay Topic 3

Several of the characters describe Hyde as possessing a deformity without actually being deformed. What did the people mean by that statement? Was it a physical, emotional or spiritual malady? What about Hyde made him appear deformed?

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