Question

read the excerpt from the strange case of dr. jekyll and mr. hyde.

about a week has passed, and i am now finishing this statement under the influence of the last of the old powders. this, then, is the last time, short of a miracle, that henry jekyll can think his own thoughts or see his own face (now how sadly altered!) in the glass.

which theme best connects to this excerpt?

evil can never truly hide itself.
strength comes from trials.
silence is a powerful tool.
human beings learn from nature.

Explanation:

The excerpt is from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Dr. Jekyll is finishing his statement under the last of the old powders, knowing it may be his last time to be himself before succumbing to Mr. Hyde (the evil alter - ego). The idea that evil (Mr. Hyde) will take over and can't be hidden forever connects to the theme "Evil can never truly hide itself". The other options: "Strength comes from trials" is not supported as the excerpt is about losing control to evil, not gaining strength from trials; "Silence is a powerful tool" has no relation to the excerpt; "Human beings learn from nature" is also irrelevant here.

Answer:

A. Evil can never truly hide itself.