Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Quiz

In Act 1, Scene 1, Mrs. Enfield says of Mr. Hyde that "he chilled me to the bone." She means that Mr. Hyde was _____

• kind

• rude

• frightening

• cold to the touch

The beginning of Act 1, Scene 5, reveals that Dr. Jekyll is a _____ person.

• dangerous

• shy

• disorganized

• kindhearted

Which line supports your answer to the question:

"The beginning of Act 1, Scene 5, reveals that Dr. Jekyll is a _____ person."

• SD1: Jekyll and his guests sit at an elegant dining table. The room is bathed in candlelight.

• Jekyll: Oh, I wouldn't want to bore everyone.

• SD2: The mood is festive, with guests chatting cheerfully while they eat.

• Mrs. Bates: Bravo, Henry! You continue to outdo yourself in your charity work.

In Act 2, Scene 3, Mr. Utterson says,

"The police are offering a substantial reward for Mr. Hyde, but he seems to have vanished."

Based on context clues, substantial means _____.

• small

• large

• new

• unimportant

The purpose of Jekyll's letter at the end of the play is to ________.

(CHOOSE THREE)

• show that Mr. Poole was the evil one all along

• explain Jekyll's experiment

• end the play on a dark, dramatic note

• reveal that Jekyll's evil side prevailed over his good side

Which of the following statements does this play support?

• Interfering with nature has dangerous consequences.

• Love can help us be our best selves.

• Trust is hard to achieve and easily broken.

• Power is a tool that can be used for good.

R.A.C.E. Response

Does the play reflect a positive or negative view of scientific experimentation? Support your answer with ideas from the play.

R.A.C.E. Response

In the last scene of the play, the audience finds out that Jekyll and Hyde are the same person. Find at least two clues the playwright includes earlier in the play that hint at this.