Part 5: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Summary and Plot Development Answers

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He needs Lanyon’s help and is grateful for it.He dislikes writing letters.He does not want to ask a friend for help.

A
He needs Lanyon’s help and is grateful for it.
B
He dislikes writing letters.
C
He does not want to ask a friend for help.
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Jekyll thanks Dr. Lanyon for his help.Jekyll does not give a reason for his requestJekyll threatens Dr. Lanyon.

A
Jekyll thanks Dr. Lanyon for his help.
B
Jekyll does not give a reason for his request
C
Jekyll threatens Dr. Lanyon.
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What does the reader learn about Dr. Jekyll from his letter to Dr. Lanyon?

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Selection 1:He needs Lanyon’s help and is grateful for it.
Selection 2:Jekyll does not give a reason for his request
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How does Dr. Jekyll’s letter move the plot forward?

A
After reading the letter, Dr. Lanyon goes to Dr. Jekyll’s house and argues with him.
B
After reading the letter, Dr. Lanyon forms a plan with Mr. Utterson to help Dr. Jekyll.
C
After reading the letter, Dr. Lanyon reports Dr. Jekyll to the police.
D
After reading the letter, Dr. Lanyon breaks into Dr. Jekyll’s cabinet and takes his drawer.
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How does this part of the letter create suspense? Check all that apply.

A
by describing a mysterious visitor
B
by describing an ordinary visitor
C
by not stating the identity of the visitor
D
by revealing Dr. Lanyon’s feelings about the visitor
E
by calling the visitor “laughable”
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What important event in the plot does Dr. Lanyon’s letter reveal?

A
Mr. Hyde confessed to the murder of Dr. Jekyll.
B
Dr. Lanyon knew what was wrong with Dr. Jekyll all along.
C
Mr. Hyde is holding Dr. Jekyll captive.
D
Mr. Hyde and Dr. Jekyll are the same person.

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