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Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Flashcards

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What does Dr. Jekyll say about his dual nature in the quote, ‘I learned to recognize the thorough and primitive duality of man’?

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It highlights the inherent conflict between good and evil within human nature.

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What is Mr Hyde described as in Chapter one?

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‘Pale and dwarfish’

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Fill in the blank: ‘The moment I choose, I can be rid of Mr. Hyde. I give you my hand upon that; and I thank you again and again; and I will just add one little word, _____.’

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my word

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Who is the author of ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’?

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Robert Louis Stevenson

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What does Mr. Hyde’s first appearance signify about his character?

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It signifies his malevolence and lack of morality.

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What phrase does Dr. Jekyll use to describe his transformation into Hyde?

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He refers to it as ‘the curse of mankind’.

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True or False: Dr. Jekyll believes that he can separate his good and evil sides permanently.

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False

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What is the significance of the quote: ‘All human beings, as we meet them, are commingled out of good and evil.’?

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It emphasizes the complexity of human nature.
Shows duality in humans.

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Fill in the blank: ‘He began to go wrong, wrong in the mind; and though he was a good fellow, he was not _____.’

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a good man

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What does the quote ‘I had long been vainly searching my soul’ reveal about Dr. Jekyll’s inner conflict?

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It reveals his struggle with his identity and morality.

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Who ultimately takes control over Dr. Jekyll, leading to tragic consequences?

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Mr. Hyde

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What does Dr. Jekyll mean when he says, ‘The moment I choose, I can be rid of Mr. Hyde’?

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He believes he has control over his transformations.

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True or False: The story of Jekyll and Hyde explores the theme of friendship.

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False

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What does the quote ‘I am ashamed of my long tongue’ suggest about Dr. Jekyll’s character?

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It indicates his awareness and regret for his actions.

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What literary device is primarily used in the characterization of Jekyll and Hyde?

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Doppelgänger

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Fill in the blank: ‘Man is not truly one, but truly _____.’

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two

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What does the transformation of Dr. Jekyll into Mr. Hyde symbolize?

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The struggle between societal expectations and primal instincts.

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What is Mr. Hyde’s reaction when confronted with his evil deeds?

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He shows no remorse or guilt.

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True or False: Dr. Jekyll creates a potion to switch between his two identities.

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True

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What does the quote ‘I felt like my old self again’ indicate about Dr. Jekyll’s transformations?

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It reflects his temporary return to his moral self after being Hyde.

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Who is the character that investigates the mysterious events surrounding Jekyll and Hyde?

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Mr. Utterson

22
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Fill in the blank: ‘The evil side of my nature was _____.’

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less visible

23
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What does the quote ‘I am a man of no scientific position’ suggest about Dr. Jekyll’s view of himself?

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It shows his modesty and self-awareness about his scientific pursuits.

24
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True or False: The story concludes with a clear resolution of the conflict between Jekyll and Hyde.

A

False

25
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What does Dr. Jekyll’s final transformation into Hyde represent?

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The complete domination of his darker self.

26
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What is the setting of Chapter 1?

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London

27
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What are the names of the two main characters introduced in Chapter 1?

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Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield

28
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What is the relationship between Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield?

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They are friends.

29
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What peculiar incident do Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield discuss?

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The incident involving the door and the trampling of a girl.

30
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Fill in the blank: Mr. Hyde is described as having a ________ appearance.

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displeasing

31
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True or False: Mr. Enfield is the first character to mention Mr. Hyde.

A

True

32
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What does Mr. Enfield say about Mr. Hyde’s demeanor?

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He describes him as ‘like a man who is mad.’

33
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What does Mr. Utterson do for a living?

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He is a lawyer.

34
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What does Mr. Utterson find troubling about Mr. Hyde?

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His connection to Dr. Jekyll.

35
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What does Mr. Enfield say he would do if he encountered Mr. Hyde again?

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He would not hesitate to confront him.

36
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How does Mr. Utterson feel about the will of Dr. Jekyll?

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He feels uneasy about it.

37
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What key phrase is associated with the will of Dr. Jekyll?

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‘In case of the decease of Dr. Jekyll, all his possessions should go to Mr. Hyde.’

38
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What does Mr. Utterson’s profession symbolize in the story?

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Law and order.

39
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Who is described as having a ‘savage’ nature?

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Mr. Hyde

40
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How does Mr. Utterson react to the story of Mr. Hyde?

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He becomes increasingly concerned.

41
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What is the tone of the conversation between Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield?

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Serious and contemplative.

42
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Which character is a representative of Victorian respectability?

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Mr. Utterson

43
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What does Mr. Enfield compare the door to?

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A ‘black, sneering’ door.

44
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What does the door symbolize in Chapter 1?

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The hidden aspects of human nature.

45
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Complete the quote: ‘He began to go wrong, wrong in the ________.’

A

mind

46
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What does Mr. Utterson vow to do regarding Mr. Hyde?

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To learn more about him.

47
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True or False: The chapter ends with a sense of resolution.

A

False

48
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What literary device is prominently used in Chapter 1?

A

Foreshadowing

49
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What is the significance of Mr. Hyde’s name?

A

It suggests hidden or repressed aspects of identity.

50
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What does the chapter suggest about the duality of human nature?

A

It introduces the conflict between good and evil.

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