Part 3: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Making Inferences and Predictions — Quiz
Question 12 • English IV
Read the passage 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. Based on the passage, which is the best inference?
Answer
A
Poole dislikes his employer, Mr. Jekyll.
B
Mr. Utterson does not expect Poole’s response.
C
Mr. Utterson suspects that Hyde delivered the letter.
D
Poole distrusts the lawyer, Mr. Utterson.
Explanation
Mr. Utterson asks what the messenger looked like, suggesting he thinks someone personally delivered a letter. Poole’s reply that nothing arrived except post and circulars does not answer that question, so Utterson may be trying to find out whether Hyde brought the letter. The best inference is that Mr. Utterson suspects Hyde delivered it.
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