The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Quiz - Chapters 6 &

What do you notice about the weather in Chapter 6, and what does it symbolize?

• Sunny and clear, symbolizing happiness and clarity.

• Cold and foggy, symbolizing death and secrecy/hiding.

• Warm and breezy, symbolizing renewal and growth.

• Stormy and windy, symbolizing chaos and destruction.

Why is Utterson worried about Hyde, Jekyll, and a trial?

• He's afraid of Dr. Jekyll losing his negative reputation in society.

• He fears for Hyde's safety in jail.

• Utterson is concerned about Jekyll's reputation being ruined if the case goes to trial since he was friends with and giving money to the murderer.

• He's worried about his own involvement in the case.

What surprising news does Jekyll's butler, Mr. Poole, tell Mr. Utterson about the letter?

• The letter was hand-delivered by Jekyll himself.

• Poole heard Hyde confess to the murder.

• Poole saw a messenger delivering the letter from the post office and it contained red lettering and a bloody fingerprint.

• Poole did not see or hear of any messenger coming today, nor was he aware of any letter being hand-delivered to Jekyll today.

What does Mr. Guest, the specialist in handwriting, notice about the letter and the invitation?

• Hyde's handwriting is quite messy, almost ape-like and like an uneducated individual would write.

• The handwriting is written by someone who is left-handed and seems to be mixed with both English text and French (hinting that the person is bilingual.)

• It's completely written in a different language, symbolizing an educated individual has written the letter. However, the sloped text also indicates the individual is right-handed.

• Hyde’s writing and Jekyll’s writing are very similar, almost identical, except for a different slope.

Why was Jekyll happy and lively for 2 months?

• He found a new hobby.

• He inherited the money from the will and has been able to spend the fortune on alcohol and "ladies of the night", something that was considered immoral during that era.

• He is happy that Mr. Edward Hyde is no longer in his life, so Dr. Jekyll can go back to his old self again.

• He was prescribed new medication by Dr. Lanyon to assist with his depression and manic episodes.

Why is Jekyll's behavior alarming to Utterson?

• Utterson is worried about Jekyll's financial situation, as Mr. Edward Hyde is happy to inherit the fortune that belongs to Jekyll.

• Utterson is afraid of Jekyll's anger and the violence he committed when he trampled the young girl, bribed the family, and then brutally murdered Sir Danvers Carew.

• Utterson was used to regularly visiting his friend, so when he is denied because his friend is living in solitude again, he becomes worried about Jekyll once again.

• Jekyll becomes overly cheerful and sociable.

What does Mr. Utterson notice about Dr. Lanyon, Jekyll's old friend and fellow man who liked science?

• He has gained weight due to heavily drinking to deal with the stress of his fights with Dr. Jekyll.

• He is now a lot more outgoing since he and Dr. Jekyll have gone separate ways since their last fight over scientific balderdash.

• Lanyon now looks deathly ill: pale, thin, balder, and older. He also seems terrified of death (due to a shock). He also wishes to never hear of Jekyll again; he considers his friend dead.

• He has become a skilled painter in his free time. He desires the new hobby to combat his moments of loneliness due to the loss of his friendship with Dr. Jekyll. He also is wealthy, as are most of the men in this friend group, so he has a lot of free time on his hands.

Why does Dr. Jekyll wish to be left alone?

• He is busy with work and experiments for his science notes. He is planning to reveal his new hypothesis he's been testing out in front of most of England's high members of society.

• He is planning a surprise party for his staff/servants as they have been loyal to him as he continues to exhibit odd and mysterious behaviors, especially with his dangerous relationship with Mr. Edward Hyde.

• Jekyll wishes Utterson will respect his silence and leave him alone. Jekyll believes he has brought about a terrible danger and needs to be punished for it, so he will stay in solitude from now on.

• He wants to focus on his research on the mind of humans and how they relate to apes.

What happens to Dr. Lanyon and how/why?

• He moves to a different country.

• He becomes a recluse.

• Lanyon dies from a shock.

• He recovers completely from his illness.

Reflect on chapters 6 and 7. Identify the following:

1.) What surprised you? (Elaborate)

2.) What is your guess/hypothesis on why Dr. Jekyll left the large sum of money to Mr. Edward Hyde in his will if he "dies or disappears."