Chapters 1-3
Who are the first characters that are introduced?
Mr Utterson and Mr Enfield
What details about the murder of Sir Danvers Carew made it particularly vicious?
It was an unprovoked attack on an old man and Mr Hyde stamped on him until he died.
Why does Poole think it is Mr Hyde in the laboratory?
He saw a small man dash back into the laboratory.
How is Dr. Jekyll presented as a respectable Victorian gentleman?
Chapters 1-8 Dr. Jekyll's title (Doctor) suggests a sensible, professional man, and his home implies wealth and respectability.
Chapter 3, different adjectives show his goodness by describing his ‘pleasant dinners’ and the company he keeps as ‘all intelligent, reputable men’.
Dr Jekyll has an honest, friendly appearance: ‘a large, well-made, smooth-faced man of fifty’ who displays ‘every mark of capacity and kindness’.
What biblical language is used to link Mr. Hyde to evil?
Satan, damned, Hell.
Mr Enfield describes how he was returning home in the early hours of the morning when he saw _______________ trampling a _______________.
Mr. Enfield describes how he was returning home in the early hours of the morning when he saw Mr. Hyde trampling a young girl.
What is surprising about Mr. Hyde’s lodgings?
His lodgings are very nice. Eventhough, the part of London it is in and Mr Hyde's appearance which are the opposite.
What do they find in the laboratory in Chapters 7-10?
Mr Hyde has poisoned himself, he appears to be wearing Dr Jekyll’s clothes and there is a letter to Mr Utterson from Dr Jekyll.
Which animal is Mr. Hyde linked to and what is the significance of this?
Monkeys, to link Mr. Hyde to the idea of de-evolution.
What idea about good and evil does Stevenson (the author) explore in the novel?
People have both good and evil inside them, but one impulse is stronger than the other.
Who says:
"‘It is connected in my mind,’ added he, ‘with a very odd story."
Mr Enfield
Why does Mr Utterson suspect Dr Jekyll may be shielding Mr Hyde?
Because Dr. Jekyll has forged the letter claiming that Mr. Hyde has made his escape.
Who says:
‘... he’s shut up again in the cabinet; and I don’t like it, sir – I wish I may die if I like it. Mr Utterson, sir, I’m afraid.’
Poole (Chapter 8)
Why does Mr Utterson try to find out things about Mr. Hyde?
He hopes to find something he can use against Hyde in order to help Jekyll.
How is Mr. Hyde presented as lacking respectability?
His speech and behaviour are aggressive; he lacks social politeness.
Why do Mr. Enfield and the doctor think Mr. Hyde is blackmailing the owner of the building?
The cheque he produces is signed by someone else.
Who says:
‘What!’ he thought. ‘Henry Jekyll forge for a murderer!’ And his blood ran cold in his veins.
Mr. Utterson (Chapter 6)
Mr Utterson orders Poole to break down the door with an ______.
Axe
How does Dr. Lanyon’s appearance change, according to Chapter 6, after witnessing the transformation of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde that he describes in Chapter 9?
Dr Lanyon now looks paler, thinner, balder and older.
How are images of duality used to foreshadow events in the novel?
The novel foreshadow the idea that Jekyll and Hyde are actually the same person.
What does Mr. Utterson know about Mr. Hyde and Dr. Jekyll?
Because he is Dr Henry Jekyll’s lawyer, he has a copy of his will. It states that all of his possessions will go to Mr Edward Hyde should he disappear for more than three months or die. Now he has found out what Mr Hyde is like, Mr Utterson is very suspicious of the terms of the will.
Mr Utterson discovers that_________________ is ill. He says he has had a terrible shock and dies a fortnight later.
Mr Utterson discovers that Dr Lanyon is ill. He says he has had a terrible shock and dies a fortnight later.
Before drinking the potion, what choice does Mr Hyde give to Dr Lanyon?
Dr Lanyon can watch Mr Hyde take the potion or Mr Hyde can leave the house to take the potion.
In what way are Mr. Enfield and Poole social opposites?
Enfield is wealthy, Poole is a servant.
What is oddly contrasting about Mr. Hyde’s lodgings?
The streets outside are dirty and linked to poverty and immorality, but the interior is luxurious, well-decorated and respectable.