 - 1. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, written by Robert Louis Stevenson and first published in 1886, is a compelling exploration of the duality of human nature, encapsulating the struggle between good and evil that resides within each person. The novella follows the story of Dr. Henry Jekyll, a well-respected scientist and practitioner in London, who grapples with his innate darker impulses and desires. In a quest for understanding and separation from his more nefarious inclinations, Jekyll concocts a transformative potion that allows him to assume the identity of Edward Hyde, a violent and depraved alter ego that embodies his repressed vices without the burden of societal expectation. As Hyde, Jekyll indulges in acts of brutality and depravity, leading to a chilling series of events that forcibly intertwine the lives of the characters involved. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of Mr. Gabriel John Utterson, a lawyer and friend of Jekyll’s, who becomes increasingly entangled in the dark mystery surrounding Jekyll's transformations and the malevolent actions of Hyde. Through this intricate relationship, Stevenson delves into themes of identity, morality, and the complexities of the human psyche, provoking profound questions about the nature of humanity itself. The stark contrast between the genteel Dr. Jekyll and the grotesque Mr. Hyde serves as a powerful metaphor for the inner conflicts that challenge individuals, ultimately leading Jekyll toward a tragic confrontation with the consequences of his scientific ambitions and philosophical pursuits.
Who is the author of 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'?
A) Robert Louis Stevenson
B) Charles Dickens
C) H.G. Wells
D) Mark Twain
- 2. What is the main theme of the novel?
A) Duality of human nature
B) Adventure
C) Revenge
D) Friendship
- 3. What does Dr. Jekyll use to transform into Mr. Hyde?
A) Chemical reaction
B) Device
C) Potion
D) Magic spell
- 4. What does Hyde symbolize?
A) Repressed desires
B) Wealth
C) Society's rules
D) Honesty
- 5. What is the setting of the novel?
A) Victorian London
B) Rural England
C) New York
D) Paris
- 6. What kind of character is Mr. Hyde?
A) Charming and witty
B) Kind and caring
C) Cruel and violent
D) Weak and timid
- 7. How does the story conclude?
A) With Hyde's arrest
B) With a battle between good and evil
C) With Utterson's marriage
D) With Jekyll's confession and disappearance
A) Jekyll's lawyer
B) A police officer
C) Hyde's friend
D) Jekyll's brother
- 9. What represents the concept of good and evil in the novel?
A) Science and religion
B) Jekyll and Hyde
C) London and Edinburgh
D) Utterson and Lanyon
- 10. In what year was 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' published?
A) 1901
B) 1878
C) 1886
D) 1895
- 11. Who is the main character investigating the strange occurrences in 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'?
A) Eugène Chantrelle
B) Edward Hyde
C) Dr Henry Jekyll
D) Gabriel John Utterson
- 12. Which genre does 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' belong to?
A) Gothic horror
B) Science fiction
C) Romance
D) Mystery
- 13. Which historical figure inspired Stevenson for the novella?
A) Gertrude Jekyll
B) Eugène Chantrelle
C) William Brodie
D) W. E. Henley
- 14. Where did Stevenson write 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'?
A) Bournemouth
B) Edinburgh
C) Paris
D) London
- 15. How long did Stevenson reportedly take to rewrite the story after burning the original manuscript?
A) One week
B) Six months
C) A month
D) Three to six days
- 16. What was Stevenson's physical condition while rewriting 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'?
A) Teaching at a university
B) Traveling abroad for inspiration
C) Bed-ridden from a haemorrhage
D) Working in his garden
- 17. What did Fanny Stevenson observe about the story in her comments?
A) It should be a play instead of a novella
B) It needed more characters
C) It lacked suspense
D) It was really an allegory
- 18. What did Stevenson's stepson, Lloyd Osbourne, think about the writing process?
A) "It was an easy accomplishment"
B) "The mere physical feat was tremendous"
C) "It was a boring task"
D) "He should have taken more time"
- 19. What did Stevenson's wife suggest about the story that influenced its final form?
A) It needed a happier ending
B) It should be written as an allegory
C) It required additional characters
D) It should focus more on Dr Jekyll
- 20. What was the central idea Stevenson had in his dream that influenced the novella?
A) A mysterious disappearance
B) A voluntary change becoming involuntary
C) A lost treasure hunt
D) A haunted mansion
- 21. How did John Addington Symonds react to the novella?
A) He found it unremarkable and dull
B) "Viewed as an allegory, it touches one too closely."
C) He thought it was poorly written
D) He praised it for its originality
- 22. Who witnesses Edward Hyde trample a young girl?
A) Mr Enfield
B) Mr Utterson
C) Sir Danvers Carew
D) Dr Henry Jekyll
- 23. What does Dr Jekyll's letter explain about his struggle?
A) He indulged in vices privately while maintaining a public moral image
B) Jekyll wanted to become famous
C) Jekyll had no struggles and led a perfect life
D) Jekyll was always evil
- 24. What does Hyde do to compensate for trampling the little girl?
A) Writes a cheque for her family
B) Pays them in cash directly
C) Apologizes publicly
D) Offers to take care of her medical expenses
- 25. Who is the first person to discover Hyde's true identity during a transformation?
A) Dr Lanyon
B) Mr Utterson
C) Poole
D) Richard Enfield
- 26. Who joins Utterson after Sir Danvers Carew is murdered?
A) Richard Enfield
B) Poole
C) Dr Lanyon
D) Inspector Newcomen
- 27. Who is carrying a letter addressed to Utterson at the time of Carew's death?
A) Inspector Newcomen
B) Mr Hyde
C) Dr Jekyll
D) Sir Danvers Carew
- 28. Who witnessed the murder of Sir Danvers Carew?
A) Mr. Hyde
B) Dr. Jekyll
C) A maid
D) Poole
- 29. Who does the maid rush to after witnessing the murder of Sir Danvers Carew?
A) Mr. Utterson
B) Dr. Jekyll
C) Poole
D) The police
- 30. What literary genre does the novel 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' NOT fit into?
A) Gothic novel
B) Detective story
C) Doppelgänger literature
D) Science fiction
- 31. What is the consequence of failing to accept inner tension between dual aspects of human nature?
A) Evil or barbarity is projected onto others.
B) Inner peace and harmony are attained.
C) The unconscious mind becomes dominant.
D) One achieves perfect goodness.
- 32. In Freudian terms, who does Mr. Hyde represent?
A) The ego
B) The superego
C) The conscious mind
D) The id
- 33. What does the modern Georgian area of Edinburgh represent?
A) Respectability
B) Cultural stagnation
C) Historical decay
D) Crime and poverty
- 34. What historical amendment is mentioned as relevant to the novel's context?
A) The Declaration of Independence
B) The Labouchere Amendment
C) The Emancipation Proclamation
D) The Magna Carta
- 35. By 1901, how many copies were estimated to have been sold in the United States?
A) Under 10,000 copies.
B) Less than 50,000 copies.
C) Over 250,000 copies.
D) Exactly 500,000 copies.
- 36. What was 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' initially published as?
A) a serialized novel
B) a shilling shocker
C) a literary classic
D) an academic paper
- 37. Who bought the rights to adapt 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' into a stage play?
A) Thomas Russell Sullivan
B) Robert Louis Stevenson
C) S.G. Hulme Beaman
D) Richard Mansfield
- 38. Who collaborated with Richard Mansfield to write the script for the stage adaptation?
A) Mervyn Peake
B) S.G. Hulme Beaman
C) Robert Louis Stevenson
D) Thomas Russell Sullivan
- 39. Where was the first performance of the stage adaptation held?
A) Boston Museum
B) New York Stage
C) Edinburgh Playhouse
D) London Theatre
- 40. In what year did the first stage adaptation premiere in Boston?
A) 1890
B) 1887
C) 1888
D) 1886
- 41. How long did Richard Mansfield's production run in London?
A) 5 weeks
B) 15 weeks
C) 10 weeks
D) 20 weeks
- 42. Why was the London production of the play shut down?
A) the death of Richard Mansfield
B) poor ticket sales
C) a fire at the theatre
D) hysteria surrounding Jack the Ripper murders
- 43. Who illustrated a 1930s edition of 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'?
A) S.G. Hulme Beaman
B) Mervyn Peake
C) Robert Louis Stevenson
D) Thomas Russell Sullivan
- 44. Who provided illustrations for the Folio Society edition in 1948?
A) Thomas Russell Sullivan
B) Mervyn Peake
C) Robert Louis Stevenson
D) S.G. Hulme Beaman
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