Chapter 1
Who is Mr. Enfield to Mr. Utterson?
Friend, walking partner, and cousin
What does Dr. Jekyll's will say about Hyde
Hyde is to inherit Jekyll's property should he disappear/ remain absent, or die
Where is the setting?
After a dinner party hosted at Jekyll's home
What is the name of the victim? Why was he important
Sir Danvers Carew; He is a sir so he is an important figure in the government/ a favorite of the monarchy
What is the name of Utterson's clerk? What is he an expert in?
Mr Guest; handwriting
What day do they walk together? What is the walk often like?
Sunday; it is often in silence
What does Utterson set out to do when he is bombarded with nighmares?
He decides he needs to see Hyde's face, so he sits outside of the abandoned looking door and waits a few days for him
What concerns does Utterson raise about Jekyll's will and his relationship with Hyde?
He is worried Jekyll is being manipulated into giving Hyde his entire estate and fortune
Who was the witness? Where do they see the attack from?
A young maid; she sees it in the alley from her bedroom window
He is very pale, sick looking, and visibly upset/ distraught
What does Enfield say happened a couple of weeks ago late at night?
He says he saw Hyde trample over a little girl and walk away.
Who is Dr. Lanyon to Utterson? What about to Jekyll?
Dr. Lanyon is a doctor who grew up with Mr. U and Dr. J. He is a lifelong friend and a busybody. He is also a Dr. with Jekyll, so he has a professional link as well
How does Jekyll respond to Utterson's concerns
He tells him that there is no need to worry; he can end the connection any time that he chooses, and he requests Utterson to let it go
How does the witness describe Hyde's behavior during the attack?
He seemed very unreasonable. The victim greeted him politely and then Hyde lashed out and knocked him down and beat him to death for no apparent reason.
What was the distinction Mr. Guest gave Utterson about the handwriting of Jekyll and Hyde
The handwriting is identical but the slope of the letters are different.
How does Hyde settle the complaint? What is unusual about the method? What does Enfield think it is?
Hyde pays off the the family with a check, but the check has a signature from a well known gentleman; Enfield thinks it is a forgery
Why does Utterson begin investigating Hyde in the first place?
He is bothered with his nightmares and is worried Hyde is blackmailing Jekyll and that is why he is named in the will
Victorian England; London England
What weapon does Hyde use in the attack? What is significant about it?
Hyde uses a cane that was given to him by Jekyll. The cane is significant because the cane was a gift from Utterson.
Why does the handwriting comparison make Utterson more suspicious? Explain
It makes him more suspicious because now he believes that his friend is covering for Hyde and forged the letter to get Utterson to leave the subject alone
What is Hyde's first name?
How many months does Jekyll's will say he has to be absent?
3 calendar months
How does Hyde make the general population feel when they meet him
Extremely uneasy, but no one can explain why they feel that way.
They were nicely decorated; the clothes with pockets turned inside out were spread out everywhere and there was a burned check book with missing checks. It looks like it was ransacked and he left in a hurry
What does the letter supposedly written by Hyde claim about his intentions?
The letter says that he is leaving and he will no longer give Jekyll any trouble; he will remain safe.