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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 does Hyde demand from Lanyon?

2. What is the urgent problem?

3. On what topic did Lanyon and Jekyll always differ?

4. What item was not found in Jekyll's laboratory?

5. What do Utterson and Enfield talk about as they leave Jekyll's house?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Utterson and Enfield take a walk and decide to pay a visit to Jekyll. What time of day is it when the men visit Jekyll?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Poole had a great deal of influence in the story, in reference to Jekyll, the authority with the household staff, as well as his influence with Utterson. Do you think the characterization of Poole was accurate in the context of the story? Would Poole have been going outside his rank to report to Utterson?

Essay Topic 2

The incident with Utterson and Enfield talking to Jekyll outside the window leads into a use of foreshadowing regarding Jekyll's health and well-being. Utterson and Enfield share a look of horror after Jekyll makes a hasty retreat. The author was trying to tell the reader something. Was the meaning clear? Explain your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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