The Gothic Novel: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde — Test

Question 15 • Language Arts 12

Which line from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde best characterizes Dr. Jekyll as ill?

Answer

“Utterson, I swear to God,” cried the doctor, “I swear to God I will never set eyes on him again . . .”

He did not rise to meet his visitor, but held out a cold hand and bade him welcome in a changed voice.

The doctor shuddered. “They were crying it in the square,” he said. “I heard them in my dining-room.”

He was busy, he was much in the open air, he did good; his face seemed to open and brighten . . .

Explanation

Choice B best shows that Dr. Jekyll is ill: he stays seated, offers a cold hand, and speaks in a changed voice. These details suggest physical weakness and a noticeable change in his condition. Choice C shows fear or distress, while D describes him seeming healthier and more energetic.

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