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Context Flashcards

1
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Who is the author of ‘Jekyll and Hyde’?

A

Robert Louis Stevenson

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In what year was ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ first published?

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1886

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True or False: ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ is a novella.

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True

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What genre does ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ belong to?

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Gothic fiction

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5
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Fill in the blank: The full title of the book is ‘Strange Case of ______ and Hyde’.

A

Dr Jekyll

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What is the main theme explored in ‘Jekyll and Hyde’?

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The duality of human nature

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Who is the main character that transforms into Mr. Hyde?

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Dr. Henry Jekyll

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True or False: Mr. Hyde represents the good side of Jekyll’s personality.

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False

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9
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What Victorian concern is reflected in the character of Mr. Hyde?

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The fear of the ‘other’ and moral decay

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10
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Which scientific theory influenced Stevenson’s writing of ‘Jekyll and Hyde’?

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Evolution and the idea of the subconscious

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What does the transformation from Jekyll to Hyde symbolize?

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The struggle between good and evil within a person

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True or False: The story is set in London.

A

True

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What literary device is prominently used in ‘Jekyll and Hyde’?

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Dualism

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14
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What societal issue does ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ critique?

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Victorian hypocrisy

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Who narrates much of the story in ‘Jekyll and Hyde’?

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Mr. Gabriel John Utterson

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Fill in the blank: Dr. Jekyll’s experiments are partly based on ______ theories.

A

scientific

17
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What is the significance of the character of Dr. Jekyll’s house?

A

It symbolizes the duality of his life.

18
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In what way does ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ reflect the anxieties of the Victorian era?

A

It explores the conflict between societal expectations and personal desires.

19
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What role does the setting play in ‘Jekyll and Hyde’?

A

It enhances the themes of duality and moral conflict.

20
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True or False: The story ends with Dr. Jekyll being redeemed.

A

False

21
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What is a key factor that leads to Jekyll’s downfall?

A

His unchecked scientific ambition

22
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Which character serves as a foil to Dr. Jekyll?

A

Mr. Hyde

23
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What does the character of Mr. Hyde represent in terms of societal fears?

A

The unleashed primal instincts of humanity

24
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True or False: The novella has been adapted into numerous films and stage productions.

A

True

25
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What does Dr. Jekyll’s will stipulate regarding Mr. Hyde?

A

That in the event of Jekyll’s disappearance, all his possessions should go to Hyde.

26
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Fill in the blank: The story can be seen as a cautionary tale about _______.

A

the dangers of scientific experimentation

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