True or False
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde are friends.
False, they are the same person but two different personalities.
Name 5 characters in the story.
Mr. Utterson
Mr. Enfield
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Dr. Lanyon
Poole
Sir Danvers Carew
Mr. Guest
"His blood froze!" means what?
He was terrified, or very scared.
Describe the first event when we meet Mr. Hyde.
Mr. Hyde is seen walking then trampling (walking over) a girl and not showing any concern for her well-being.
What was the murder weapon and who gave it as a gift?
The weapon was a stick given by Mr. Utterson.
The story is set in Scotland.
False, it is set in London, England.
What happens to Dr. Lanyon?
He dies.
What is the name of the legal document which says who gets your money and property after you die?
A will
Explain what this story is about.
It is about a mysterious man whom everyone hates, who commits a crime and is eventually caught.
The evil man is also the same person as the well-known and friendly Dr. Jekyll. They are split-personalities within the same person.
What causes Dr. Jekyll to change into Mr. Hyde?
A liquid with a salt chemical added. It is also referred to just as a chemical.
Mr. Hyde killed two people in the book.
False, he trampled a young girl and killed a man.
What was John Uttersons job?
He is a lawyer.
What does "to turn a problem over in your mind" mean?
To think about something so that you can understand it or make a decision about it.
When is the story set?
Late 1800's. (Probably 1881/1882)
How much money did Mr. Hyde give the trampled child and her family?
He wrote a cheque for 100 pounds.
Dr. Jekyll is a veterinarian.
False
What is Hyde's first name?
Edward
What does "abridged" mean?
A shortened version of an original story.
What letter was on the drawer taken by Dr. Lanyon?
The letter E
What happens to Dr. Jekyll that causes him to have trouble controlling Mr. Hyde.
The chemicals are no longer strong enough and Mr. Hyde becomes stronger until finally Dr. Jekyll is unable to stop Mr. Hyde from appearing.
Stevenson died at the age of 44 in Samoa.
True
What was the Police Inspectors name?
Police Inspector Newcome
What is the name of the large pot used for making soup (or magic potions)?
*Hint: Shakespeare
A cauldron
Where does Dr. Lanyon live?
Cavendish Square
Where does Dr. Jekyll hide when his body turned into Mr. Hyde and he was unable to access the chemical without being caught.
In a cheap hotel on Portland Street.