Starter quiz
- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', who does Utterson believe is blackmailing Dr. Jekyll?
- 'Mr. Hyde' ✓
- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which character dies from shock?
- 'Dr. Lanyon' ✓
- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what significant event occurs in Chapter 4 that intensifies Mr. Utterson's concern for Dr. Jekyll?
- Dr. Jekyll's sudden disappearance
- Mr. Hyde's murder of Sir Danvers Carew ✓
- the revelation of Dr. Jekyll's deteriorating health
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what is Dr. Jekyll's reason for locking himself in his laboratory and refuse to see anyone?
- He is conducting secret experiments.
- He is ashamed of Mr. Hyde's actions.
- He is suffering from a severe illness. ✓
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', complete this quotation said by Dr. Jekyll: "If I am the chief of sinners, I am the chief of ______ also."
- 'sufferers' ✓
- In Chapter 8 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what does Stevenson use to symoblise Jekyll's concealing the truth from Utterson and society?
- the locked cabinet ✓
- the broken key
- the half-open window
- the fog of London
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Exit quiz
- In Chapter 9 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what word, meaning desire to know the truth, is the reason Lanyon decides to stay and watch the transformation?
- 'curiosity' ✓
- In Chapter 9 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', why does Jekyll write to Lanyon?
- Jekyll asks Lanyon to help him get rid of Hyde.
- Jekyll asks Lanyon to retrieve some chemicals from his laboratory. ✓
- Jekyll asks Lanyon to destroy some evidence in his laboratory.
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- In Chapter 9 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which of the following statements about Lanyon's visitor are true?
- His visitor was small, wearing clothes which were too big for him. ✓
- His visitor was incredibly confident.
- His visitor was threatening to Lanyon.
- His visitor was unnerved and anxious. ✓
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- In Chapter 9 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', the narrative perspective changes. We read a letter from the perspective of Dr. Lanyon. What adjective can we use to describe the form?
- 'epistolary' ✓
- In Chapter 9 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which of the following best describes the two scientists, Jekyll and Lanyon?
- Jekyll is more trangressive than Lanyon. ✓
- Lanyon is more trangressive than Jekyll.
- Both Jekyll and Lanyon are transgressive scientists.
- Neither Jekyll nor Lanyon are transgressive scientists.
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- In Chapter 9 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', which of the following quotations demonstrates that the desire for knowledge is incredibly powerful?
- "Will you be guided?"
- "Will you be wise?"
- "Has the greed of curiosity too much command of you?" ✓
- "Your sight shall be blasted by a prodigy to stagger the unbelief of Satan."
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Key learning points
- This chapter marks a shift in narrative perspective to first person.
- This chapter is written in epistolary form.
- Lanyon reveals that he succumbed to his curiosity, tempted by the promise of knowledge.
- At the end of the chapter, the reader learns that Lanyon’s visitor is Hyde, who transforms into Jekyll.
Common misconception
Chapter 9 takes place after the events in Chapter 8.
Ask pupils if they were going to put the chapters in chronological order, how would this chapter be numbered? (Answer: Chapter 6)
Keywords
Curiosity - The strong desire to know or learn something.
Epistolary - An epistolary novella is a piece of literary work which takes the form of letters.
To succumb - The verb to succumb means to give into pressure.
Transgressive - If something is transgressive it violates moral or social boundaries.
Prodigy - An amazing, unusual or outstanding thing.
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