Question

the strange case of dr. jekyll and mr. hyde
name: camila. l
date: 12/18 period: 5-6
reading questions chapter 1- “story of the door”

1. what is mr. utterson’s profession?

lawyer

1. “(mr. utterson) was ____ with himself... but he had an approved __ for others, sometimes wondering, almost with __, at the high pressure of spirits involved in their __; and in any extremity inclined to __ rather than to ____.”
2. what do utterson and enfield consider their “chief jewel of each week,” despite the activity’s apparent dullness?
3. how does the “sinister block of building” stand out from the rest of the street?

because it had no windows.

1. what two figures appear in mr. enfield’s story as he is walking through the lamplit streets? why does he “collar” (arrest) one of them?

he sees the little girl and hyde, he collars because he ran over the little girl

1. how does the otherwise calm sawbones (19th century slang for “doctor”) respond to seeing enfield’s “prisoner”?
2. how do mr. enfield and the others at the scene threaten the prisoner? what do they finally force him to give to the child’s family?
3. where does the prisoner go to retrieve what he owes the family?
4. what is strange about the signature on the cheque? is it a forgery?

Explanation:

To solve these reading comprehension questions about The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Chapter 1: "Story of the Door"), we analyze each question based on the text:

Question 2

From the text: "(Mr. Utterson) was cold with himself... but he had an approved tolerance for others, sometimes wondering, almost with envy, at the high pressure of spirits involved in their transactions; and in any extremity inclined to help rather than to condemn."
We fill in the blanks with these words, derived from the novel’s description of Mr. Utterson’s character (reserved, tolerant, and practical).

Question 3

Utterson and Enfield consider their weekly Sunday walk (or "their walk together") their "chief jewel of each week." Despite the activity seeming dull, it is a cherished ritual that strengthens their bond and provides a sense of routine.

Question 6

The "Sawbones" (doctor, likely Dr. Jekyll or a bystander) responds with fury/rage to seeing Enfield’s "prisoner" (Mr. Hyde). His calm demeanor breaks, and he reacts with intense anger, likely due to Hyde’s violent act (trampling the girl) and the moral outrage it provokes.

Question 7

• Threats: Enfield and the others threaten to ruin the prisoner’s (Hyde’s) reputation and expose his actions if he does not compensate the child’s family.
• Forced to give: They force him to give the family a cheque for 100 pounds (or financial compensation) to settle the matter.

Question 8

The prisoner (Hyde) goes to Dr. Jekyll’s house/door (the "sinister block of building" with no windows) to retrieve the money (or a cheque) to pay the child’s family. This connects Hyde to Jekyll, hinting at their mysterious relationship.

Question 9

• Strange about the signature: The cheque initially has Hyde’s signature, but later appears to have Dr. Jekyll’s signature (or a signature matching Jekyll’s). This is strange because Hyde and Jekyll seem linked, yet Hyde’s actions are violent while Jekyll is respected.
• Is it a forgery? No, it is not a forgery. The signature is legitimate (likely Jekyll’s), suggesting a deeper connection between Jekyll and Hyde (foreshadowing their dual nature).

Final Answers (Key Points):

1. cold, tolerance, envy, transactions, help, condemn
2. Their Sunday walk (or "their walk together")
3. He responds with fury/rage.
4. They threaten to ruin his reputation; force him to give a cheque (100 pounds) to the family.
5. To Dr. Jekyll’s house/door.
6. The signature changes (Hyde’s to Jekyll’s); No, it is not a forgery.

(Note: For questions with partial answers in the image, these explanations refine and complete them based on the novel’s text.)

Answer:

To solve these reading comprehension questions about The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Chapter 1: "Story of the Door"), we analyze each question based on the text:

Question 2

From the text: "(Mr. Utterson) was cold with himself... but he had an approved tolerance for others, sometimes wondering, almost with envy, at the high pressure of spirits involved in their transactions; and in any extremity inclined to help rather than to condemn."
We fill in the blanks with these words, derived from the novel’s description of Mr. Utterson’s character (reserved, tolerant, and practical).

Question 3

Utterson and Enfield consider their weekly Sunday walk (or "their walk together") their "chief jewel of each week." Despite the activity seeming dull, it is a cherished ritual that strengthens their bond and provides a sense of routine.

Question 6

The "Sawbones" (doctor, likely Dr. Jekyll or a bystander) responds with fury/rage to seeing Enfield’s "prisoner" (Mr. Hyde). His calm demeanor breaks, and he reacts with intense anger, likely due to Hyde’s violent act (trampling the girl) and the moral outrage it provokes.

Question 7

• Threats: Enfield and the others threaten to ruin the prisoner’s (Hyde’s) reputation and expose his actions if he does not compensate the child’s family.
• Forced to give: They force him to give the family a cheque for 100 pounds (or financial compensation) to settle the matter.

Question 8

The prisoner (Hyde) goes to Dr. Jekyll’s house/door (the "sinister block of building" with no windows) to retrieve the money (or a cheque) to pay the child’s family. This connects Hyde to Jekyll, hinting at their mysterious relationship.

Question 9

• Strange about the signature: The cheque initially has Hyde’s signature, but later appears to have Dr. Jekyll’s signature (or a signature matching Jekyll’s). This is strange because Hyde and Jekyll seem linked, yet Hyde’s actions are violent while Jekyll is respected.
• Is it a forgery? No, it is not a forgery. The signature is legitimate (likely Jekyll’s), suggesting a deeper connection between Jekyll and Hyde (foreshadowing their dual nature).

Final Answers (Key Points):

1. cold, tolerance, envy, transactions, help, condemn
2. Their Sunday walk (or "their walk together")
3. He responds with fury/rage.
4. They threaten to ruin his reputation; force him to give a cheque (100 pounds) to the family.
5. To Dr. Jekyll’s house/door.
6. The signature changes (Hyde’s to Jekyll’s); No, it is not a forgery.

(Note: For questions with partial answers in the image, these explanations refine and complete them based on the novel’s text.)