- 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) Charles Dickens
B) Robert Louis Stevenson
C) Mark Twain
D) H.G. Wells
- 2. What is the main theme of the novel?
A) Adventure
B) Revenge
C) Duality of human nature
D) Friendship
- 3. What does Dr. Jekyll use to transform into Mr. Hyde?
A) Chemical reaction
B) Magic spell
C) Device
D) Potion
- 4. What does Hyde symbolize?
A) Repressed desires
B) Wealth
C) Honesty
D) Society's rules
- 5. What is the setting of the novel?
A) Victorian London
B) Rural England
C) Paris
D) New York
- 6. What kind of character is Mr. Hyde?
A) Charming and witty
B) Cruel and violent
C) Kind and caring
D) Weak and timid
- 7. How does the story conclude?
A) With a battle between good and evil
B) With Hyde's arrest
C) With Utterson's marriage
D) With Jekyll's confession and disappearance
A) Jekyll's brother
B) Jekyll's lawyer
C) A police officer
D) Hyde's friend
- 9. What represents the concept of good and evil in the novel?
A) London and Edinburgh
B) Science and religion
C) Utterson and Lanyon
D) Jekyll and Hyde
- 10. In what year was 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' published?
A) 1878
B) 1886
C) 1895
D) 1901
- 11. Who is the main character investigating the strange occurrences in 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'?
A) Dr Henry Jekyll
B) Gabriel John Utterson
C) Eugène Chantrelle
D) Edward Hyde
- 12. Which genre does 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' belong to?
A) Mystery
B) Gothic horror
C) Science fiction
D) Romance
- 13. Which historical figure inspired Stevenson for the novella?
A) Eugène Chantrelle
B) W. E. Henley
C) Gertrude Jekyll
D) William Brodie
- 14. Where did Stevenson write 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'?
A) Edinburgh
B) Paris
C) London
D) Bournemouth
- 15. How long did Stevenson reportedly take to rewrite the story after burning the original manuscript?
A) Six months
B) A month
C) Three to six days
D) One week
- 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 needed more characters
B) It lacked suspense
C) It should be a play instead of a novella
D) It was really an allegory
- 18. What did Stevenson's stepson, Lloyd Osbourne, think about the writing process?
A) "The mere physical feat was tremendous"
B) "It was a boring task"
C) "He should have taken more time"
D) "It was an easy accomplishment"
- 19. What did Stevenson's wife suggest about the story that influenced its final form?
A) It should focus more on Dr Jekyll
B) It should be written as an allegory
C) It required additional characters
D) It needed a happier ending
- 20. What was the central idea Stevenson had in his dream that influenced the novella?
A) A voluntary change becoming involuntary
B) A haunted mansion
C) A mysterious disappearance
D) A lost treasure hunt
- 21. How did John Addington Symonds react to the novella?
A) He praised it for its originality
B) He thought it was poorly written
C) "Viewed as an allegory, it touches one too closely."
D) He found it unremarkable and dull
- 22. Who witnesses Edward Hyde trample a young girl?
A) Dr Henry Jekyll
B) Mr Enfield
C) Mr Utterson
D) Sir Danvers Carew
- 23. What does Dr Jekyll's letter explain about his struggle?
A) Jekyll had no struggles and led a perfect life
B) Jekyll wanted to become famous
C) He indulged in vices privately while maintaining a public moral image
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) Richard Enfield
B) Mr Utterson
C) Dr Lanyon
D) Poole
- 26. Who joins Utterson after Sir Danvers Carew is murdered?
A) Poole
B) Richard Enfield
C) Inspector Newcomen
D) Dr Lanyon
- 27. Who is carrying a letter addressed to Utterson at the time of Carew's death?
A) Sir Danvers Carew
B) Dr Jekyll
C) Inspector Newcomen
D) Mr Hyde
- 28. Who witnessed the murder of Sir Danvers Carew?
A) Mr. Hyde
B) A maid
C) Poole
D) Dr. Jekyll
- 29. Who does the maid rush to after witnessing the murder of Sir Danvers Carew?
A) The police
B) Mr. Utterson
C) Dr. Jekyll
D) Poole
- 30. What literary genre does the novel 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' NOT fit into?
A) Detective story
B) Gothic novel
C) Science fiction
D) Doppelgänger literature
- 31. What is the consequence of failing to accept inner tension between dual aspects of human nature?
A) One achieves perfect goodness.
B) Evil or barbarity is projected onto others.
C) The unconscious mind becomes dominant.
D) Inner peace and harmony are attained.
- 32. In Freudian terms, who does Mr. Hyde represent?
A) The conscious mind
B) The ego
C) The id
D) The superego
- 33. What does the modern Georgian area of Edinburgh represent?
A) Respectability
B) Historical decay
C) Crime and poverty
D) Cultural stagnation
- 34. What historical amendment is mentioned as relevant to the novel's context?
A) The Magna Carta
B) The Emancipation Proclamation
C) The Declaration of Independence
D) The Labouchere Amendment
- 35. By 1901, how many copies were estimated to have been sold in the United States?
A) Less than 50,000 copies.
B) Under 10,000 copies.
C) Exactly 500,000 copies.
D) Over 250,000 copies.
- 36. What was 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' initially published as?
A) a literary classic
B) a serialized novel
C) an academic paper
D) a shilling shocker
- 37. Who bought the rights to adapt 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde' into a stage play?
A) Robert Louis Stevenson
B) Richard Mansfield
C) S.G. Hulme Beaman
D) Thomas Russell Sullivan
- 38. Who collaborated with Richard Mansfield to write the script for the stage adaptation?
A) Mervyn Peake
B) Robert Louis Stevenson
C) S.G. Hulme Beaman
D) Thomas Russell Sullivan
- 39. Where was the first performance of the stage adaptation held?
A) Edinburgh Playhouse
B) London Theatre
C) New York Stage
D) Boston Museum
- 40. In what year did the first stage adaptation premiere in Boston?
A) 1890
B) 1887
C) 1886
D) 1888
- 41. How long did Richard Mansfield's production run in London?
A) 20 weeks
B) 10 weeks
C) 15 weeks
D) 5 weeks
- 42. Why was the London production of the play shut down?
A) the death of Richard Mansfield
B) poor ticket sales
C) hysteria surrounding Jack the Ripper murders
D) a fire at the theatre
- 43. Who illustrated a 1930s edition of 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'?
A) Mervyn Peake
B) Robert Louis Stevenson
C) Thomas Russell Sullivan
D) S.G. Hulme Beaman
- 44. Who provided illustrations for the Folio Society edition in 1948?
A) Robert Louis Stevenson
B) Mervyn Peake
C) Thomas Russell Sullivan
D) S.G. Hulme Beaman
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