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Part 1: Gothic Fiction: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Question 16 • (Gosciewski) WCA 0431 English 12 - 1st 9 weeks 26-27

Read the excerpt from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.The door, which was equipped with neither bell nor knocker, was blistered and distained. Tramps slouched into the recess and struck matches on the panels; children kept shop upon the steps; the schoolboy had tried his knife on the mouldings; and for close on a generation, no one had appeared to drive away these random visitors or to repair their ravages.

Answer
A
The building contains a variety of shops.
B
The doorway is worn and neglected.
C
The building belongs to a wealthy family.
D
The doorway is frequently visited.

Explanation

The door is described as blistered and stained, and its panels and mouldings have been damaged by people over many years. No one has appeared to repair the damage or keep visitors away. These details show that the doorway is worn and neglected.

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