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What does the novella's opening description of Mr. Utterson establish about his character?
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He is highly outgoing and enjoys meeting new people
He is an impressive conversationalist even among people he dislikes
He bases his friendships on loyalty rather than shared interests
He is introverted and only holds dinner parties to appease his wife
What is unique about the property near the corner of the street where Utterson and Enfield are walking?
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It is much bigger and more luxurious than the surrounding houses
It looks dreary and mysterious compared to the brighter houses around it
It houses a single widower whereas the neighboring houses are occupied by families
It was the scene of an unsolved murder and is rumored to be haunted
What event does Enfield tell Utterson happened near the mysterious house one night?
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Enfield saw a man helping a girl who had fallen
Enfield saw a man and a girl arguing on the street
Enfield saw a man trampling a girl and leaving her crying
Enfield saw a man abandon a girl near the house
What was noteworthy about the man whom Enfield saw?
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The man had a very hateful appearance
The man was extraordinarily handsome
The man was exceptionally tall and imposing
The man had an eerie smile and initially seemed friendly
What was the man's response when bystanders threatened him with violence?
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He retaliated by attacking the bystanders
He threatened the bystanders back
He immediately ran away to avoid further conflict
He agreed to pay a sum of money as compensation
Which of the following best describes Utterson and Enfield's conversation about the man?
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A heated but respectful disagreement
A discussion tinged with repressed fears and opinions
An aggressive argument that goes unresolved
An open and honest dialogue between friends
What effect does giving a name to the man (Mr. Hyde) have on the story?
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It makes the threat the man represents more concrete and unnerving
It encourages the reader to sympathize with the man
It makes the man less mysterious and so diminishes the threat he represents
It strategically diverts the reader's attention away from Utterson and Enfield
What does Utterson and Enfield's inability to articulate their fear of Hyde suggest?
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That they are not truly afraid of Hyde
That their fear is based on unfounded rumors
That Hyde's behavior frequently shifts between intimidating and personable
That Hyde possesses a larger-than-life power
