Chapter 7: The Incident at the Window | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

In Chapter 7 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', where is Dr. Jekyll sitting?

• by the door to his laboratory

• at a half open window

• by the hearth of his fire

Answer explanation

Jekyll sits by a half open window. Interestingly this is the middle window of three, suggesting Jekyll is halfway up the building.

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which of the following best summarises the events following Jekyll slamming the window shut in Chapter 7?

• Utterson and Enfiled leave the court in silence. Utterson says "God forgive us."

• Utterson and Enfield vow never to speak of the event again.

• Utterson suggests they try to get in to the building and check on Jekyll.

Answer explanation

The men remain in silence. Silence becomes a symbol of the upper-classes decision to preserve reputation over knowing the truth.

What word means 'the physical process of transitioning across boundaries and borders'?

Answer explanation

Stevenson uses liminal times and spaces in his novella to imply characters are between two states, such as good and evil or honesty and concealment.

In Chapter 7 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', why might a reader infer Utterson prefers to preserve Jekyll's reputation rather than discover the truth?

• Utterson leaves the court immediately.

• Utterson asks Enfield to never discuss the incident.

• Utterson tries to enter Jekyll's property.

Answer explanation

Utterson's decision to walk away when he sees his friend in trouble, rather than try and discover the truth, is perhaps the greatest indicator so far that these upper-class men would rather preserve their reputations than discover the truth.

In Chapter 7 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which of the below is most useful in highlighting how Jekyll prefers to preserve his reputation rather than reveal the truth?

• Jekyll does not invite Utterson and Enfield inside.

• Jekyll refuses to come on the walk.

• Jekyll slams the window shut, keeping Utterson out.

Answer explanation

The slamming of window is a forceful indicator that Jekyll is not ready for Utterson to know the truth. The now-closed window creates a physical barrier between the men.

In Chapter 7 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which two examples of liminality does Stevenson use to suggest Jekyll's position between truth and secrecy?

• windows and doors

• twilight and the "blistered and distained" door

• twilight and the "half-way open" window

Answer explanation

Whilst the "blistered and distained" door can be described as a liminal space (crossing the boundary between inside and out), it is less useful to use when analysing Jekyll's position between truth and secrecy.