Starter quiz
- Where is 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' primarily set?
- Victorian-era New York
- Victorian-era London ✓
- 19th-century Edinburgh
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what is Mr. Utterson's profession in the story, and how does it relate to the plot?
- He is a lawyer, investigating Dr. Jekyll's mysterious will. ✓
- He is a detective solving crimes in London.
- He is a doctor working with Dr. Jekyll.
- He is a writer documenting London's social issues.
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- In Chapter 1 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what is significant about Mr. Hyde's trampling of the young girl?
- It highlights Mr. Hyde's rejection of societal norms. ✓
- It demonstrates Mr. Hyde's fear of the girl.
- It establishes Mr. Hyde's violent and callous nature. ✓
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', when does Utterson first see Hyde?
- on a walk with Enfield
- coming out of the small door
- in his dream ✓
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', what is the primary theme that runs through the first two chapters of the novel?
- truth and honesty
- scientific experimentation
- social class and morality ✓
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- In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', why is Utterson so interested in Jekyll's will?
- He wants to know if anyone hs changed it.
- He believes it will tell him more about Jekyll's relationship with Hyde. ✓
- He thinks it will tell him whether Hyde is dangerous.
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Exit quiz
- In Chapter 3 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', why does Mr. Utterson visit Dr. Jekyll's house?
- to attend a dinner party ✓
- to inquire about Mr. Hyde
- to discuss business matters
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- Aside from gothic, what type of fiction could 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' be described as?
- 'detective' ✓
- In Chapter 3 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', why does Dr. Jekyll claim to have been concealing his connection with Mr. Hyde?
- To protect Mr. Hyde's reputation
- To maintain his own reputation ✓
- To hide their criminal activities
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- What clue is found near the body of Sir Danvers Carew in Chapter 4 of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'?
- 'a walking stick' ✓
- Which word means: the act of hiding or preventing something from being known?
- 'concealment' ✓
- Which one of the following is not a symbol of concealment in 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'?
- the mystery door in Chapter 1
- Jekyll's will
- the broken walking stick ✓
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Key learning points
- Concealment is a key theme of both chapters
- Utterson's refusal to challenge Jekyll shows the code of secrecy, allowing gentlemen to protect their reputations
- The will and the letter carried by Carew show that letters and documents hold secrets
- Carew's death is treated with alarm due to his social class and status
- The walking stick is an important clue which links to the form of detective fiction
Common misconception
Pupils think the genre of this novella is solely Gothic fiction.
Even without the presence of a detective character, the use of concealment and a carefully crafted mystery make this detective fiction too.
Keywords
Reputation - The way in which an individual or entity is perceived by others and by society is called their reputation.
Concealment - The act of hiding or preventing something from being known is termed concealment.
Detective fiction - Detective fiction is a genre where mysteries are solved by detectives.
Class - A system that categorises people based on factors like wealth, occupation, and other social markers is referred to as class.
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