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Part 2: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Plot Development and Conflict

Question 10 • FL-1001410-English Honors 4

Read the excerpt from chapter 3 of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde."You know I never approved of it,” pursued Utterson, ruthlessly disregarding the fresh topic."My will? Yes, certainly, I know that,” said the doctor, a trifle sharply. "You have told me so.”"Well, I tell you so again,” continued the lawyer. "I have been learning something of young Hyde.”The large handsome face of Dr. Jekyll grew pale to the very lips, and there came a blackness about his eyes. "I do not care to hear more,” said he. "This is a matter I thought we had agreed to drop.”"What I heard was abominable,” said Utterson."It can make no change. You do not understand my position,” returned the doctor, with a certain incoherency of manner. "I am painfully situated, Utterson; my position is a very strange—a very strange one. It is one of those affairs that cannot be mended by talking.”

Answer
A
forcing Dr. Jekyll to fully explain his complicated business relationship with Mr. Hyde to Mr. Utterson.
B
convincing Mr. Utterson to try and help Mr. Hyde avoid punishment for the crimes he has committed.
C
prompting Dr. Jekyll to ask Mr. Utterson to promise that Mr. Hyde will receive what is left to him in the will.
D
creating an argument between Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Utterson that causes Dr. Jekyll to fire his lawyer.