The Gothic Novel: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde — Test
Question 2 • English Language Arts 12
Read the excerpt from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde . Between these two, I now felt I had to choose. My two natures had memory in common, but all other faculties were most unequally shared between them. Jekyll (who was composite) now with the most sensitive apprehensions, now with a greedy gusto, projected and shared in the pleasures and adventures of Hyde; but Hyde was indifferent to Jekyll, or but remembered him as the mountain bandit remembers the cavern in which he conceals himself from pursuit. To summarize this excerpt correctly, what is the main event the reader should include?
Answer
A
Jekyll did actually remember some of Hyde’s feelings and actions.
B
Hyde and Jekyll were both parts of Jekyll and shared some memories.
C
Jekyll had a hard time choosing between being Jekyll and Hyde.
D
Hyde did not really care about Jekyll and kept him in the background.
Explanation
The excerpt says that Jekyll and Hyde shared memory, even though their other abilities and feelings differed. Jekyll could experience Hyde’s pleasures and adventures, while Hyde was largely indifferent to Jekyll. The main event to include is that they were two parts of Jekyll who shared some memories, so the correct choice is “Hyde and Jekyll were both parts of Jekyll and shared some memories.”
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