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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. Who could not be suspected for the crime spree?

2. How did Utterson know the object was authentic?

3. What was the deadline for Jekyll returning to his former state?

4. How is Jekyll sure that Hyde will not be apprehended?

5. Which phrase does Jekyll use to describe himself?

Short Essay Questions

1. Lanyon made it clear that certain subjects were off the table. Why did Lanyon not want to discuss Jekyll?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 2

Poole was an important part of Jekyll's house for 20 years. It was Poole's experience that helped him see through Jekyll's attempts at fooling him into believing everything was okay. What might have happened if Poole had not doubted his master? How might the servants have reacted without Poole's leadership?

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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