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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 motto is on the bed?

2. What does Murray disguise herself as?

3. What does this substance have the power to do?

4. What does Quatermain put in Hyde's mouth?

5. Why is the team assembled?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the environment of this school.

2. How does Quatermain explain Jekyll's apparent illness?

3. Why does Murray go off with the doctor?

4. What has to wait until Hyde calms down and reverts to Jekyll?

5. What is the Albion Reach and when is it due to be completed?

6. How does Dupin react to Murray taking her leave?

7. What is the purpose of the team's investigation?

8. Campion Bond works for a mysterious man. Who is he and how is he referred to?

9. Why is it likely that Quong Lee speaks in parables?

10. Describe the man that is believed to be the Lord of Limehouse.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the influence of Victorian times throughout this novel. How is it evident in some ways, and ignored in others? What is the epitome of the ideal Victorian era woman? Does Mina Murray represent this kind of woman well? How or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the references to popular culture at the time. What do you think the authors intent was when he referenced these things? Do they add a different dynamic to the story? How or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Quatermain's addiction to opiate and sense dulling narcotics. How does it get him into trouble? How does he bring it under control and why? Are all substances as easy to control? How or why not?

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