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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. How does Jekyll react upon hearing the news that Utterson has arrived?

2. What was the only common factor between Jekyll and Hyde?

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

4. Who could not be suspected for the crime spree?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Although spectators were aghast, Jekyll did not know why. How did Jekyll avoid knowing how Hyde affected his image?

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

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

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

6. 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?

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

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

9. What is it in Jekyll's response that does not convince Utterson or Poole that everything is all right?

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

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

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 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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