1. Answer each of the following questions in 30-40 words.
a. It was Mr Utterson’s custom on a Sunday, when his meal was over, to sit close by the fire, with a volume of some dry divinity on his reading-desk, until the clock of the neighbouring church rang out the hour of twelve and then he would go soberly and gratefully to bed.
b. The will of Dr Jekyll stated that in case, Henry Jekyll dies, disappears or in case of unexplained absence for any period exceeding three calendar months, all his possessions would be passed to his friend, Edward Hyde. In case of Dr Jekyll's disappearance, Edward Hyde should step into Henry Jekyll's shoes without further delay and free from any burden or obligation, beyond the payment of a few small sums to the members of the doctor's household.
c. When Mr Utterson arrived at Dr Lanyon’s house, Dr Lanyon sprang up from his chair and welcomed him with both hands. The scene although seemed dramatic, had genuine feelings. The two conversed about Dr Jekyll as they were the only friends he had.
d. Dr Lanyon despite being, Dr Jekyll’s childhood friend had a difference of opinion. Both of them differed in their approach to science. It was almost ten years since both of them parted their ways. According to Dr Lanyon, Dr Jekyll started to lose his mind and started going wrong in the things he did.
2. Answer each of the following questions in 80-100 words.
a. On noticing the contents of the will, Mr Utterson was greatly disturbed. He had never heard of Edward Hyde and this sparked suspicion in his mind. He makes it a point to find out the truth about this character on his own. He went to Cavendish Square to meet Dr Lanyon, an old friend of Dr Jekyll. He enquired about Dr Jekyll and Lanyon’s friendship. The two conversed about Dr Jekyll as they were the only friends he had. Dr Lanyon described how he and Dr Jekyll parted ways because of the difference in their approach to science. He also enquired if Dr Lanyon knew about a protégée that Dr Jekyll had. On learning the answer that such a person never existed, the identity of Mr Hyde became questionable for Mr Utterson.
b. Mr Utterson was a great friend. Even though his profession demanded him to keep his client’s interest. He took personal interest in Dr Jekyll’s will even though he refused to assist in making the will. He went to great lengths to make sure that Dr Jekyll’s will was not made against his will. He was greatly disturbed by the reference made to Mr Hyde as he didn’t know anything about this character. This made him suspect foul play. As a result, he made it a point to meet Dr Lanyon, in the pursuit of finding the truth about Mr Hyde. He was a curious, practical man who stopped at nothing in finding the truth.
