Context

Question 1

Who is the author of ‘Jekyll and Hyde’?

Answer 1

Robert Louis Stevenson

Question 2

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

Answer 2

1886

Question 3

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

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What genre does ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ belong to?

Answer 4

Gothic fiction

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Dr Jekyll

Question 6

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

Answer 6

The duality of human nature

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Dr. Henry Jekyll

Question 8

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

Answer 8

False

Question 9

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

Answer 9

The fear of the ‘other’ and moral decay

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Evolution and the idea of the subconscious

Question 11

What does the transformation from Jekyll to Hyde symbolize?

Answer 11

The struggle between good and evil within a person

Question 12

True or False: The story is set in London.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Dualism

Question 14

What societal issue does ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ critique?

Answer 14

Victorian hypocrisy

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Mr. Gabriel John Utterson

Question 16

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

Answer 16

scientific

Question 17

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

Answer 17

It symbolizes the duality of his life.

Question 18

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

Answer 18

It explores the conflict between societal expectations and personal desires.

Question 19

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

Answer 19

It enhances the themes of duality and moral conflict.

Question 20

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

Answer 20

False

Question 21

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

Answer 21

His unchecked scientific ambition

Question 22

Which character serves as a foil to Dr. Jekyll?

Answer 22

Mr. Hyde

Question 23

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

Answer 23

The unleashed primal instincts of humanity

Question 24

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

Answer 24

True

Question 25

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

Answer 25

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

Question 26

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

Answer 26

the dangers of scientific experimentation