Question

read the excerpt from the strange case of dr. jekyll and mr. hyde.
i looked down; my clothes hung formlessly on my shrunken limbs; the hand that lay on my knee was corded and hairy. i was once more edward hyde. a moment before i had been safe of all mens respect, wealthy, beloved—the cloth laying for me in the dining - room at home, and now i was the common quarry of mankind, hunted, houseless, a known murderer, thrall to the gallows.
how does this excerpt connect to the theme \appearances shape peoples opinions\?
dr. jekyll feels shocked at his previous episodes of violence.
dr. jekyll knows he is in danger when he looks like mr. hyde.
mr. hyde is afraid of being caught and punished.
mr. hyde is ashamed of his ill - fitting clothing.

Explanation:

To determine the correct option, we analyze the theme "Appearances shape people's opinions" and the excerpt:

• The first option (Dr. Jekyll feels shocked at his previous episodes of violence) is about his feelings towards violence, not appearances and opinions. Eliminate.
• The second option (Dr. Jekyll knows he is in danger when he looks like Mr. Hyde) connects to the theme: When he appears as Mr. Hyde (with "shrunken limbs", "corded and hairy" hand), he is "the common quarry of mankind, hunted...", showing that his appearance as Hyde makes people view him as a criminal and a threat, so he knows he is in danger. This fits "Appearances shape people's opinions" (his appearance as Hyde shapes others' opinion of him as a criminal, putting him in danger).
• The third option (Mr. Hyde is afraid of being caught and punished) is about his fear of punishment, not about how appearance shapes opinions. Eliminate.
• The fourth option (Mr. Hyde is ashamed of his ill - fitting clothing) is about his shame regarding clothing, not about how appearance affects others' opinions. Eliminate.

Answer:

Dr. Jekyll knows he is in danger when he looks like Mr. Hyde.