Part 3: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Making Inferences and Predictions — Quiz Answers

Read the passage from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde . "I do not blame our old friend,” Jekyll wrote, "but I share his view that we must never meet. I mean from henceforth to lead a life of extreme seclusion; you must not be surprised, nor must you doubt my friendship, if my door is often shut even to you. You must suffer me to go my own dark way. ” Now, read the prediction. I predict that Utterson will refuse to abandon Jekyll completely and will continue to seek him out. Which line most confirms this prediction?

Read the passage from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde . "No,” said the other. "I cannot say that I care what becomes of Hyde; I am quite done with him. I was thinking of my own character, which this hateful business has rather exposed.” Based on Jekyll’s internal conflict, the best inference is that he feels

Read the chart about The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Textural Evidence Background Knowledge Inference Poole had, indeed, no very pleasant news to communicate. The doctor, it appeared, now more than ever confined himself to the cabinet over the laboratory, where he would sometimes even sleep; he was out of spirits, he had grown very silent, he did not read; it seemed as if he had something on his mind. Utterson became so used to the unvaryingcharacter of these reports, that he fell off little by little in the frequency of his visits. I know that when people feel confident and happy, they are more likely to go out and socialize with other people Which is the best inference to add to the third column of the chart?

Read the passage from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde . On his way out, the lawyer stopped and had a word or two with Poole. "By the bye,” said he, "there was a letter handed in to-day: what was the messenger like?” But Poole was positive nothing had come except by post; "and only circulars by that,” he added. Based on the passage, which is the best inference?

Read the passage from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde . It is one thing to mortify curiosity, another to conquer it; and it may be doubted if, from that day forth, Utterson desired the society of his surviving friend with the same eagerness. He thought of him kindly; but his thoughts were disquieted and fearful. He went to call indeed; but he was perhaps relieved to be denied admittance; perhaps, in his heart, he preferred to speak with Poole upon the doorstep and surrounded by the air and sounds of the open city, rather than to be admitted into that house of voluntary bondage, and to sit and speak with its inscrutable recluse. What internal conflict does the passage describe?

Read the passage from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde . "Special edition. Shocking murder of an M.P.” That was the funeral oration of one friend and client; and he could not help a certain apprehension lest the good name of another should be sucked down in the eddy of the scandal. It was, at least, a ticklish decision that he had to make; and self-reliant as he was by habit, he began to cherish a longing for advice. It was not to be had directly; but perhaps, he thought, it might be fished for. Mr. Utterson’s internal conflict is that he

Read the passage from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde . It is one thing to mortify curiosity, another to conquer it; and it may be doubted if, from that day forth, Utterson desired the society of his surviving friend with the same eagerness. He thought of him kindly; but his thoughts were disquieted and fearful. He went to call indeed; but he was perhaps relieved to be denied admittance; perhaps, in his heart, he preferred to speak with Poole upon the doorstep and surrounded by the air and sounds of the open city, rather than to be admitted into that house of voluntary bondage, and to sit and speak with its inscrutable recluse. The reader can infer that Mr. Utterson

Read the passage from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde . "And now,” said Mr. Utterson, as soon as Poole had left them, "you have heard the news?” The doctor shuddered. "They were crying it in the square,” he said. "I heard them in my dining-room.” "One word,” said the lawyer. "Carew was my client, but so are you, and I want to know what I am doing. You have not been mad enough to hide this fellow?” "Utterson, I swear to God,” cried the doctor, "I swear to God I will never set eyes on him again. I bind my honour to you that I am done with him in this world. It is all at an end. And indeed he does not want my help; you do not know him as I do; he is safe, he is quite safe; mark my words, he will never more be heard of.” What can the reader infer from Dr. Jekyll’s behavior?

Read the passage from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde . "Utterson, I swear to God,” cried the doctor, "I swear to God I will never set eyes on him again. I bind my honour to you that I am done with him in this world. It is all at an end. And indeed he does not want my help; you do not know him as I do; he is safe, he is quite safe; mark my words, he will never more be heard of.” Read the prediction. I predict that Dr. Jekyll will continue to associate with Mr. Hyde despite what he says to Mr. Utterson. Which lines describing Dr. Jekyll confirm the prediction? Choose three correct answers.

Read the passage from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde . "I do not blame our old friend,” Jekyll wrote, "but I share his view that we must never meet. I mean from henceforth to lead a life of extreme seclusion; you must not be surprised, nor must you doubt my friendship, if my door is often shut even to you. You must suffer me to go my own dark way. ” Now, read the prediction. I predict that Utterson will refuse to abandon Jekyll completely and will continue to seek him out. Which line most confirms this prediction?