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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 is the name of the stranger?

2. What is the name of Jekyll's butler?

3. How was the victim killed?

4. Where did Hyde live?

5. The author says that the lamps glittered like...

Short Essay Questions

1. Utterson and Newcomen visit Hyde's SoHo residence. What was strange about Hyde's servants' observations?

2. Utterson and Lanyon are relieved when Jekyll takes a break from his ongoing isolation. Who was invited to dinner at Jekyll's house?

3. As a friend and attorney, Utterson frequently helped Jekyll with legal matters. Why is Utterson disturbed by Jekyll's will?

4. Utterson and Enfield come upon a building with no windows and a mysterious door. What is so strange about the door?

5. There is speculation that Jekyll's good standing could be destroyed. What might damage Jekyll's reputation?

6. Utterson finally has the opportunity to meet Mr. Hyde. What is the overall impression Utterson has of Hyde?

7. A stranger on the street attracted the attention of many bystanders, including Mr. Enfield. Why was Mr. Enfield shocked by the stranger?

8. Utterson and Jekyll manage to get some time alone at the end of the evening. What topic did Utterson broach with Jekyll?

9. Utterson visits Jekyll and is shown the note from Hyde. What does Jekyll lie to Utterson about?

10. The street was deserted when the murder took place. How was the murderer first identified?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the main characters in the book is G.J. Utterson, a lawyer. Utterson works for Dr. Jekyll among other clients and has great insight into his friend of many years. Why was Utterson a good choice as a main character? Do you think the story would have been better without him?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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