Part 4: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Theme — Quiz
Question 7 • English IV
Read the excerpt from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. "You stay too much indoors,” said the lawyer. "You should be out, whipping up the circulation like Mr. Enfield and me. (This is my cousin—Mr. Enfield—Dr. Jekyll.) Come now; get your hat and take a quick turn with us.” "You are very good,” sighed the other. "I should like to very much; but no, no, no, it is quite impossible; I dare not. But indeed, Utterson, I am very glad to see you; this is really a great pleasure; I would ask you and Mr. Enfield up, but the place is really not fit.” How does this passage develop the theme "Secrets isolate people from those around them”?
Answer
A
Mr. Utterson recommends to the doctor more fresh air and exercise.
B
Dr. Jekyll is unkind to Mr. Enfield, which is very offensive to his lawyer, Utterson.
C
Dr. Jekyll does not join his friends even though he would like to walk with them.
D
Mr. Utterson is beginning to suspect strange behavior in Dr. Jekyll.
Explanation
Dr. Jekyll says he would like to join Utterson and Enfield, but insists that it is impossible and refuses their invitation. His secrecy keeps him from spending time with his friends, showing how secrets can isolate someone from the people around them. Choice C best captures this separation.
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