Comprehension Questions for Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Chapter 5 “Incident of The Letter”

1.. What does Jekyll say in response to Utterson’s inquiry regarding Hyde’s whereabouts?Jekyll says that he swears that he will never set eyes on him again and he is done with him in this world. That it is all at an end and he does not want Dr. Jekylls help and he is safe and never to be heard of again.

2. Why does Jekyll want Utterson to have the letter?Jekyll wants Utterson to have the letter because he is unsure what to do with it. He does not know if he should show it to the police and chooses to give it to Utterson because he trust his wisdom.

3. Who is it from and what does it say?The letter is from Mr. Hyde and it says that Dr. Jekyll need not be afraid for his safety because Mr. Hyde has means of escape that he trusted.

4.  How can Poole be so positive that no messenger delivered the letter? Poole is so positive that no messenger delivered the letter because he received the mail and Dr. Jekyll only received circulars that day.

5. Who is Mr. Guest? Utterson's clerk and confident

6. Utterson says, “There was no man from whom he kept fewer secrets than Mr. Guest; and he was not always sure that he kept as many as he meant.” What does this mean about the relationship between Guest and Utterson? This means that Mr. guest and Mr. Utterson were very close.

7. What special ability does Guest have?The special ability that guest has is that he is a great student and critic of handwriting.

8. How does Guest have an opportunity to compare the handwriting of Jekyll and Hyde? Guest has the opportunity to compare the handwriting of Jekyll and Hyde because Mr. Utterson gives him the letter from Hyde and a note from Dr. Jekyll to compare.

Chapter 6 “Remarkable Incident of Dr. Lanyon”

1. Utterson feels that the death of Sir Danvers was more than paid for by what?The death of Sir Danvers was, to his way of thinking, more than paid for by the disappearance of Mr. Hyde.

2. How does Dr. Jekyll behave at the time of Hyde’s supposed disappearance?Jekyll came out of seclusion, renewed relationships with his friends, and was at peace.

3. Between the days of January 8 and January 16 what change has occurred in Dr. Lanyon?He had his death-warrant written legibly upon his face. The rosy man had grown pale; his flesh had fallen away; he was visibly balder and older.

4. What reason does Lanyon give for his current condition?He has had a shock.

5. What does Lanyon say in response to Utterson’s mention of Jekyll? He doesn't want to see or hear anymore of Jekyll.

6. What type of document does Utterson receive the night of Lanyon’s funeral? Utterson receives an envelop from his deceased friend. Utterson receives an envelope from his deceased friend.

7. What instructions are given on the second document?The instructions say, "not to be opened till the death or disappearance of Dr. Henry Jekyll."

8. What does Utterson do with the two documents? He places it in the inmost corner of his private safe.