Read the excerpt from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. I knew myself, at the first breath of this new life, to be more wicked, tenfold more wicked, sold a slave to my original evil; and the thought, in that moment, braced and delighted me like wine. The characteristic of gothic literature that is most displayed in the excerpt is A.) horror
B.) mystery
C.) strong emotions
D.) supernatural elements
Read the excerpt from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. "Sir," he said, looking Mr. Utterson in the eyes, "Was that my master's voice?" "It seems much changed," replied the lawyer, very pale, but giving look for look. "Changed? Well, yes, I think so," said the butler. "Have I been twenty years in this man's house, to be deceived about his voice? No, sir; master's made away with; he was made away with eight days ago, when we heard him cry out upon the name of God; and who's in there instead of him, and why it stays there, is a thing that cries to Heaven, Mr. Utterson!" "This is a very strange tale, Poole; this is rather a wild tale my man," said Mr. Utterson, biting his finger. One advantage to having this excerpt told from a limited third-person point of view is that the reader A.) knows all the characters' thoughts, which removes confusion.
B.) knows both Jekyll's and
C.) Hyde's thoughts, which boosts the horror.
only knows Jekyll's thoughts, which creates a sense of mystery.
D.) only knows what Utterson and Poole know, which builds suspense.
D.) Only know what Utterson and Poole know, which builds suspense
Suki is writing an essay comparing another gothic text to this excerpt from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. On his way out, the lawyer stopped and had a word or two with Poole. "By the bye," said he, "there was a letter handed in to-day: what was the messenger like?" But Poole was positive nothing had come except by post; "and only circulars by that," he added. If her other gothic text contains the same gothic literature elements that appear in this excerpt, what should she focus on to draw a comparison?
A.) a horrific event
B.) a mysterious event
C.) a supernatural event
D.) an amusing event
Which passage from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is the most characteristic of gothic literature?
A.) "Black mail I suppose; an honest man paying through the nose for some of the capers of his youth."
B.) "I feel very strongly about putting questions; it partakes too much of the style of the day of judgment."
C.) "And yet it's not so sure; for the buildings are so packed together about the court, that it's hard to say where one ends and another begins."
D.) "There is something wrong with his appearance; something displeasing, something down-right detestable."
D.) "There is something wrong with his appearance; something displeasing, something down-right detestable."
Read the excerpt from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The butler was awaiting my arrival; he had received by the same post as mine a registered letter of instruction, and had sent at once for a locksmith and a carpenter. The tradesmen came while we were yet speaking; and we moved in a body to old Dr. Denman's surgical theatre, from which (as you are doubtless aware) Jekyll's private cabinet is most conveniently entered. The door was very strong, the lock excellent; the carpenter avowed he would have great trouble and have to do much damage, if force were to be used; and the locksmith was near despair. But this last was a handy fellow, and after two hour's work, the door stood open. How does the complication affect the story? A.) It resolves the story.
B.) It delivers exposition.
C.) It introduces a theme.
D.) It intensifies the conflict.
D.) it intensifies the conflict
Read the excerpt from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde It was thus rather the exacting nature of my aspirations than any particular degradation in my faults, that made me what I was, and, with even a deeper trench than in the majority of men, severed in me those provinces of good and ill which divide and compound man's dual nature. In this case, I was driven to reflect deeply and inveterately on that hard law of life, which lies at the root of religion and is one of the most plentiful springs of distress. This excerpt helps resolve the plot by revealing Dr. Jekyll's conflicts
A.) with people that made him dislike society.
B.) within himself that lead him to create Hyde.
C.) with nature that caused him to withdraw inside himself.
D.) within the scientific community over the creation of Hyde.
B.) within himself that lead him to create Hyde
Read the excerpt from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde "Why, then," said the lawyer, good-naturedly, "the best thing we can do is to stay down here and speak with you from where we are." "That is just what I was about to venture to propose," returned the doctor with a smile. But the words were hardly uttered, before the smile was struck out of his face and succeeded by an expression of such abject terror and despair, as froze the very blood of the two gentlemen below. They saw it but for a glimpse for the window was instantly thrust down; but that glimpse had been sufficient, and they turned and left the court without a word. This excerpt connects to the theme "Evil can never truly hide itself" because it shows how
A.) Jekyll makes Hyde insanely angry.
B.) Hyde continuously plagues Jekyll.
C.) Utterson and Enfield intrude on Jekyll.
D.) Jekyll feels abandoned by Utterson and Enfield.
B.) Hyde continuously plagues Jekyll
Read the summary of chapters 3 and 4 from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde In chapter 3, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Utterson argue about Dr. Jekyll's association with Mr. Hyde, as well as Dr. Jekyll's will. Dr. Jekyll faces an internal struggle over the issue but nevertheless convinces Mr. Utterson to drop it. However, in chapter 4, Mr. Hyde murders a man. Despite his loyalty to Dr. Jekyll, Mr. Utterson must give Hyde's name to the police and help with the investigation. Which literary elements are included in the summary? Select 2 options. A.) complication
B.) conflict
C.) climax
D.) resolution
E.) theme
A.) complication
B.) coflict
Which line from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde best characterizes Dr. Jekyll as ill? A.) He did not rise to meet his visitor, but held out a cold hand and bade him welcome in a changed voice.
B.) The doctor shuddered. "They were crying it in the square," he said. "I heard them in my dining-room."
C.) "Utterson, I swear to God," cried the doctor, "I swear to God I will never set eyes on him again . . ."
D.) He was busy, he was much in the open air, he did good; his face seemed to open and brighten . . .
A.) He did not rise to meet his visitor, but held out a cold hand and bade him welcome in a changed voice
Read the excerpt from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Poole disinterred the axe from under a stack of packing straw; the candle was set upon the nearest table to light them to the attack; and they drew near with bated breath to where that patient foot was still going up and down, up and down, in the quiet of the night. "Jekyll," cried Utterson, with a loud voice, "I demand to see you." He paused a moment, but there came no reply. "I give you fair warning, our suspicions are aroused, and I must and shall see you," he resumed; "if not by fair means, then by foul—if not of your consent, then by brute force!" In the excerpt, Poole and Utterson are comparable characters in that they are both A.) brave
B.) cruel
C.) depressed
D.) furious
Read the three excerpt from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde For all that, the two men put the greatest store by these excursions, counted them the chief jewel of each week, and not only set aside occasions of pleasure, but even resisted the calls of business, that they might enjoy them uninterrupted. Mr. Utterson again walked some way in silence and obviously under a weight of consideration. "You are sure he used a key?" he inquired at last. That evening Mr. Utterson came home to his bachelor house in sombre spirits and sat down to dinner without relish. As Mr. Utterson's character develops, he becomes more A.) angry
B.) bored
C.) sad
D.) worried
Read the excerpt from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Between these two, I now felt I had to choose. My two natures had memory in common, but all other faculties were most unequally shared between them. Jekyll (who was composite) now with the most sensitive apprehensions, now with a greedy gusto, projected and shared in the pleasures and adventures of Hyde; but Hyde was indifferent to Jekyll, or but remembered him as the mountain bandit remembers the cavern in which he conceals himself from pursuit. To summarize this excerpt correctly, what is the main event the reader should include? A.) Jekyll did actually remember some of Hyde's feelings and actions.
B.) Hyde did not really care about Jekyll and kept him in the background.
C.) Hyde and Jekyll were both parts of Jekyll and shared some memories.
D.) Jekyll had a hard time choosing between being Jekyll and Hyde.
D.) Jekyll had a hard time choosing between being Jekyll and Hyde
Read the excerpt from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde To cast in my lot with Jekyll, was to die to those appetites which I had long secretly indulged and had of late begun to pamper. To cast it in with Hyde, was to die to a thousand interests and aspirations, and to become, at a blow and forever, despised and friendless. The most likely reason the author included this excerpt from Jekyll's point of view is to A.) show the reader Jekyll's thoughts
B.) describe Hyde's feelings to the reader
C.) explain Hyde's plans to the reader
D.) make the reader accept Jekyll's logic
Read the excerpt from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde "My dear Utterson,—When this shall fall into your hands, I shall have disappeared, under what circumstances I have not the penetration to foresee, but my instinct and all the circumstances of my nameless situation tell me that the end is sure and must be early. Go then, and first read the narrative which Lanyon warned me he was to place in your hands; and if you care to hear more, turn to the confession of" "HENRY JEKYLL." Since the letter adds suspense and moves the story forward, the letter can be viewed as
Your unworthy and unhappy friend,
A.) a point of view.
B.) a plot device.
C.) the climax.
D.) the resolution.
Read the excerpt from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde "You know I never approved of it," pursued Utterson, ruthlessly disregarding the fresh topic. "My will? Yes, certainly, I know that," said the doctor, a trifle sharply. "You have told me so." "Well, I tell you so again," continued the lawyer. "I have been learning something of young Hyde." The large handsome face of Dr. Jekyll grew pale to the very lips, and there came a blackness about his eyes. "I do not care to hear more," said he. "This is a matter I thought we had agreed to drop." "What I heard was abominable," said Utterson. "It can make no change. You do not understand my position," returned the doctor, with a certain incoherency of manner. Which is the most accurate summary of the excerpt? A.) Dr. Jekyll is annoyed that he has to answer questions about his will.
B.) Mr. Utterson is deeply concerned about the will that he is handling.
C.) Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Utterson argue about Jekyll's will and Mr. Hyde.
D.) Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Utterson have a conversation about Mr. Hyde.
C.) Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Utterson argue about Jekyll's will and Mr. Hyde