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

Question 5 • English Language Arts 12

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

Answer

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

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

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

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

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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