The Gothic Novel: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde — Test
Question 21 • Language Arts 12
Read the excerpt from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. "Why, then,” said the lawyer, good-naturedly, "the best thing we can do is to stay down here and speak with you from where we are.” "That is just what I was about to venture to propose,” returned the doctor with a smile. But the words were hardly uttered, before the smile was struck out of his face and succeeded by an expression of such abject terror and despair, as froze the very blood of the two gentlemen below. They saw it but for a glimpse for the window was instantly thrust down; but that glimpse had been sufficient, and they turned and left the court without a word. This excerpt connects to the theme "Evil can never truly hide itself” because it shows how
Answer
A
Utterson and Enfield intrude on Jekyll.
B
Hyde continuously plagues Jekyll.
C
Jekyll makes Hyde insanely angry.
D
Jekyll feels abandoned by Utterson and Enfield.
Explanation
Jekyll begins with a polite smile, but it suddenly vanishes and is replaced by terror and despair. That brief glimpse suggests that his struggle with Hyde is still affecting him, even when he tries to appear calm. This connects to the idea that evil cannot truly be hidden: Hyde continuously plagues Jekyll beneath his composed exterior.
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