The importance of science and religion in the novella | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

The (a)   era was a time where people began to value reason and rationale as a means to pursuing truth, knowledge and freedom.

Answer explanation

The Enlightenment era was a time of great scientific development.

Which branch of Christianity did Robert L. Stevenson's parents follow?

• Calvinism

• Catholicism

• Church of England

Answer explanation

Stevenson's parents were Scottish Calvinists and believed in strict Christian faith.

Calvinsim was an (a)   branch of Christianity, this means it was not very progressive.

Answer explanation

Calvinism was an evangelical branch of Christianity and would have been synonymous with strict rules.

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', why might it be argued Stevenson was 'playing on contemporary fears'?

• Some people feared death.

• Some people feared Darwin's scientific theories.

• His novella claimed God was not real.

Answer explanation

Some readers may have feared that if humans could evolve, they could also devolve. Hyde is perhaps a representation of this devolution.

In 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', why might some readers argue this novella is Stevenson's own criticism of Christianity? Select all that apply.

• He associates piety to monotony.

• He is critical of religious leaders.

• Jekyll and other characters are blasphemous.

Answer explanation

Pious characters are presented as being dull, while Jekyll writes blasphemous messages on his religious text. This could be seen as a criticism and rejection of Christianity.

With reference to 'Jekyll & Hyde', complete this quote, said by Stevenson, which suggests he enjoyed a dual life like Jekyll: “ (a)   are my veiled mistress; I love them, but know not what they are'.

Answer explanation

Some may argue Jekyll is a representation of Stevenson's own dual life.