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Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart” — Unit test

Question 26 • NY-Common Core ELA 12

Based on Poole’s behavior in The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, readers can infer that he

Answer
A
is a loyal servant to Dr. Jekyll.
B
is actually working for Mr. Utterson.
C
wants to learn to be a doctor like Dr. Jekyll.
D
wants to learn to be a lawyer like Mr. Utterson.

Explanation

Poole has served Dr. Jekyll faithfully for many years. When he becomes alarmed by the strange events in Jekyll’s house, he seeks Mr. Utterson’s help because he is concerned for his master, not because he is working for Utterson. This shows that Poole is a loyal servant to Dr. Jekyll.

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