Read the excerpt from chapter 3 of 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.”
Answer
A
The fact that Dr. Jekyll tells Mr. Utterson that this is “a matter I thought we agreed to drop” suggests guilt within himself.
B
The fact that Dr. Jekyll “grew pale to the very lips” and developed “a blackness around the eyes” suggests turmoil within himself.
C
The fact that Mr. Utterson tells Dr. Jekyll that he has “been learning something of young Hyde” suggests curiosity within himself.
D
The fact that Mr. Utterson “ruthlessly” ignored a change of topic and “pursued” that of Mr. Hyde suggests remorse within himself.
Explanation
Dr. Jekyll’s reaction to Utterson mentioning Hyde is immediate and intense: his face turns pale and “a blackness” comes about his eyes. These physical signs suggest that he is deeply disturbed, or experiencing turmoil within himself. Choice B best connects the details in the excerpt to that inner response.
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