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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 has changed with Dr. Lanyon?

2. To what was Jekyll committed?

3. What is the urgent problem?

4. How long after the meeting with Utterson does Lanyon die?

5. Which phrase does Jekyll use to describe himself?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The author uses a series of flashbacks throughout the book in order to explain the behaviors of some of the characters. Do you think the use of flashback was effective or did it cause a deficiency in the story?

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