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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. How does Jekyll refer to the murder of Carew?

3. What was the first physical characteristic Jekyll noticed about Hyde?

4. What topic is off-limits with Lanyon?

5. How did Utterson know the object was authentic?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. The author makes it clear that Hyde was a metaphor. What did Hyde represent?

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

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

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

7. Utterson became increasingly upset when his efforts to help Jekyll were denied. Why did Utterson write a letter to Jekyll?

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

9. Lanyon made it clear that certain subjects were off the table. Why did Lanyon not want to discuss Jekyll?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Good and evil is a main theme in the book. The author uses physical descriptions and allusions to the difference in people depending on whether they embrace good or evil. Explore some of the differences and their meanings in regard to the theme.

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 became obsessed with uncovering the dual nature of man. How did he come upon the idea to try and separate the good and evil parts of the human being? What methods might he have tried before resorting to the chemical compound?

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