Quiz: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - Chapter 1

How is Mr. Utterson introduced in Chapter 1?

• As a loud and outgoing man

• As a lawyer who is serious and reserved

• As a cheerful and charismatic person

• As a mysterious and secretive figure

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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What strange incident does Mr. Enfield recount?

• A man stealing from a shop

• A man trampling a little girl in the street

• A man rescuing a drowning child

• A man fighting with another man

What aspect of Victorian society is reflected in the setting of the story?

• A focus on industrialization

• A strong belief in superstition

• Concerns about maintaining reputation and respectability

• A fascination with exploring foreign lands

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which theme is hinted at in Mr. Enfield's story about the mysterious man?

• Revenge

• Dual identity

• Betrayal

• Love and loyalty

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The incident with the little girl foreshadows which theme of the novel?

• Love and sacrifice

• Good versus evil

• Friendship and trust

• Wealth and poverty

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

The simile "like some damned Juggernaut" is used to describe Mr. Hyde. What does this suggest about his nature?

• He is calm and peaceful

• He is unstoppable and destructive

• He is small and fragile

• He is joyful and kind

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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How does Stevenson use contrast in his description of the street with the mysterious door?

• He describes a beautiful street with a lovely door

• He describes a cheerful street with a dark, eerie door

• He describes a poor street with a grand, golden door

• He describes a bright street with a colorful door

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Why might Stevenson have chosen a calm, routine beginning with Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield’s walk?

• To create a sense of confusion

• To make the story less interesting

• To create a normal, peaceful atmosphere before introducing strange events

• To distract the reader from the main plot

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does the narrative perspective (mainly through Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield) shape the reader's understanding of the events?

• It gives the reader direct insight into Mr. Hyde's mind

• It provides an outsider's view and heightens the mystery surrounding the events

• It reveals everything about the story immediately

• It creates a comic effect and makes the story humorous

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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How does the crowd’s reaction to Mr. Hyde's incident with the little girl reflect Victorian values?

• They are shocked because they value individualism

• They are indifferent to the situation

• They are outraged because they care deeply about maintaining appearances and social respectability

• They laugh and make jokes about it