Part 4: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Theme

Question 1

What does the reader learn about Dr. Jekyll from his letter to Dr. Lanyon? How does Dr. Jekyll’s letter help build suspense?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: He needs Lanyon’s help and is grateful for it.

Question 2

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Question 5

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: He dislikes writing letters.

Part 4: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Theme Answers