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

Question 1

What does the reader learn about Dr. Jekyll from his letter to Dr. Lanyon?

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He needs Lanyon’s help and is grateful for it.; Jekyll does not give a reason for his request

Question 2

Jekyll thanks Dr. Lanyon for his help.✔ Jekyll does not give a reason for his requestJekyll threatens Dr. Lanyon.

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✔ Jekyll does not give a reason for his request

Question 3

What does the reader learn about Dr. Jekyll from his letter to Dr. Lanyon?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ He needs Lanyon’s help and is grateful for it.; He needs Lanyon’s help and is grateful for it.; Jekyll does not give a reason for his request

Question 4

How does Dr. Jekyll’s letter move the plot forward?

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After reading the letter, Dr. Lanyon breaks into Dr. Jekyll’s cabinet and takes his drawer.

Question 5

How does this part of the letter create suspense? Check all that apply.

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by describing a mysterious visitor; by not stating the identity of the visitor; by revealing Dr. Lanyon’s feelings about the visitor

Question 6

What important event in the plot does Dr. Lanyon’s letter reveal?

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Mr. Hyde and Dr. Jekyll are the same person.

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