Question

What information would be important to include in a summary of chapters 1–8 of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde? Check all that apply.
1. Mr. Utterson learns that Mr. Hyde has trampled a girl.
2. Mr. Poole is described as a well-dressed older man.
3. Mr. Hyde is accused of murdering Sir Danvers Carew.
4. Mr. Utterson attends one of Dr. Jekyll’s dinner parties.
5. Dr. Lanyon falls ill and reveals that he wants nothing to do with Dr. Jekyll.
6. Dr. Lanyon dies, but first gives Mr. Utterson documents.
7. Mr. Hyde is found dead in Dr. Jekyll’s laboratory.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Mr. Utterson learns that Mr. Hyde has trampled a girl.

3. Mr. Hyde is accused of murdering Sir Danvers Carew.

4. Mr. Utterson attends one of Dr. Jekyll’s dinner parties.

5. Dr. Lanyon falls ill and reveals that he wants nothing to do with Dr. Jekyll.

6. Dr. Lanyon dies, but first gives Mr. Utterson documents.

7. Mr. Hyde is found dead in Dr. Jekyll’s laboratory.

Explanation:

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde are about the complexities of science and the deception of human instinct. Dr. Jekyll is a very much regarded and canny researcher who intrudes with the darker side of science.

Answer 2

You would want to include 1, 3, 5, 6, 7.