CH 2 - Overview - Jekyll & Hyde

What causes the rift between Dr. Lanyon and Dr. Jekyll?

• A personal disagreement.

• Jekyll’s questionable scientific ideas.

• Jekyll’s friendship with Hyde.

• A disagreement over Jekyll’s will.

What does Hyde give to Utterson when they meet?

• His hand for a handshake.

• His key to Jekyll's house.

• His address in another part of London.

• A letter from Dr. Jekyll.

How does Poole explain Hyde’s access to Dr. Jekyll’s house?

• Hyde forces his way in.

• Hyde is Jekyll’s close friend.

• Hyde has a key and comes and goes freely.

• Jekyll ordered Poole to let Hyde in at all times.

What Gothic element does Stevenson use to describe Hyde’s physical appearance and demeanor?

• Hyde is described as charming and elegant.

• Hyde is described as “pale and dwarfish” with an “odd light footstep.”

• Hyde is described as tall and commanding.

• Hyde is described as quiet and intellectual.

Utterson keeps watch near the door to Dr. Jekyll’s house because he hopes to meet Mr. Hyde.

• True

• False

Dr. Lanyon is fully aware of who Mr. Hyde is and explains everything to Utterson.

• True

• False

Stevenson uses animal imagery to describe Mr. Hyde’s movements and behavior.

• True

• False

Utterson is confused and unable to find out anything about Hyde after meeting him.

• True

• False

How does Stevenson use contrast between Dr. Jekyll’s front and back doors to create a sense of mystery?

• By showing the front door as welcoming and the back door as sinister.

• By describing both doors as identical.

• By making the back door more ornate than the front.

• By having both doors lead to different buildings.

What does the phrase “If he be Mr. Hyde, I shall be Mr. Seek” suggest about Utterson’s determination?

• Utterson is indifferent to finding Hyde.

• Utterson is determined to uncover the truth.

• Utterson is afraid of Hyde.

• Utterson wants to avoid Hyde.