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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. Why is Utterson disturbed?

2. What is the occasion for the meeting?

3. What's the name of Utterson's clerk?

4. What was the name of the victim?

5. What topic does Utterson broach when he is finally alone with Jekyll?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Utterson's issue with Jekyll's legal business?

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

3. G.J. Utterson is a lawyer who appears in the first part of the book. Given Utterson's occupation, what is unusual about his behavior?

4. Shortly after Carew's murder took place, Utterson was notified. Why did the police contact Utterson?

5. What object cemented Utterson's theory that the murderer was Hyde?

6. Utterson attempts to speak with Jekyll about his isolation and obvious distress. What does Jekyll refuse to talk about?

7. As Utterson and Jekyll speak, Utterson notices a drastic change in his friend's demeanor. What causes Jekyll to turn pale?

8. How does Hyde react when Utterson says that their mutual friend is Jekyll?

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

10. What was the condition of Hyde's house when it was inspected?

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

The author uses a series of flashbacks throughout the book in order to explain the behaviors of some of the characters. Do you think the use of flashback was effective or did it cause a deficiency in the story?

Essay Topic 3

Jekyll stated that the only basic function he and Hyde shared was their memory. How is it possible that the rest of the two personalities could completely disconnect? If possible, compare that theory to a modern-day criminal.

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