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Who did Mr. Hyde run over?
Who did Mr. Hyde run over?
A little girl
Who was Mr. Utterson?
Who was Mr. Utterson?
A cold-hearted lawyer
Who did Mr. Utterson go on Sunday walks with?
Who did Mr. Utterson go on Sunday walks with?
Mr. Richard Enfield
Who ran over the little girl?
Who ran over the little girl?
How much money would Mr. Hyde give the family to not ruin his name?
How much money would Mr. Hyde give the family to not ruin his name?
Where does he give them the money?
Where does he give them the money?
What did Mr. Enfield call the place with the door?
What did Mr. Enfield call the place with the door?
Who has Dr. Jekyll's will?
Who has Dr. Jekyll's will?
If Dr. Jekyll dies or goes missing for 3 months, who steps into his shoes and takes over his life?
If Dr. Jekyll dies or goes missing for 3 months, who steps into his shoes and takes over his life?
Why is Dr. Lanyon not like Dr. Jekyll?
Why is Dr. Lanyon not like Dr. Jekyll?
Who is Mr. Utterson going to look for?
Who is Mr. Utterson going to look for?
Who did Mr. Utterson come to see?
Who did Mr. Utterson come to see?
Why does Mr. Utterson stay behind after dinner?
Why does Mr. Utterson stay behind after dinner?
Why does Mr. Jekyll not like Lanyon?
Why does Mr. Jekyll not like Lanyon?
What does Jekyll tell Utterson that he can do with Hyde?
What does Jekyll tell Utterson that he can do with Hyde?
What does Utterson promise?
What does Utterson promise?
Who tramples over a man and kills them with a stick?
Who tramples over a man and kills them with a stick?
The man that died had a letter to who?
The man that died had a letter to who?
What was the man's name that died?
What was the man's name that died?
Whose stick was it at first?
Whose stick was it at first?
Who did he give it to?
Who did he give it to?
Where did they find the other part of the stick?
Where did they find the other part of the stick?
What does Dr. Jekyll have behind his house?
What does Dr. Jekyll have behind his house?
What is wrong with Dr. Jekyll?
What is wrong with Dr. Jekyll?
What did someone bring to Dr. Jekyll?
What did someone bring to Dr. Jekyll?
Who wants to kill Dr. Jekyll?
Who wants to kill Dr. Jekyll?
What do they think happened to the signature?
What do they think happened to the signature?
Study Notes
Mr. Hyde's Actions
- Mr. Hyde runs over a little girl, highlighting his violent nature.
- He offers $100 to the affected family to avoid scandal.
Mr. Utterson's Role
- Mr. Utterson is a cold-hearted lawyer and is concerned about his friend Dr. Jekyll's connection to Mr. Hyde.
- Utterson often goes on Sunday walks with Mr. Richard Enfield.
- He holds Dr. Jekyll's will, which states that in case of Jekyll's death or disappearance, Mr. Hyde will inherit everything.
The Mysterious Door
- Mr. Enfield refers to a peculiar door as the "blackmail house", suggesting illicit dealings.
- A stick associated with a violent incident is first identified as belonging to Mr. Utterson.
Dr. Jekyll's Health and Relationships
- Dr. Jekyll is portrayed as very sick and has a laboratory behind his house, indicating his scientific pursuits.
- Dr. Lanyon, a friend of Jekyll, is viewed unfavorably by him due to Lanyon's belief in traditional science, which contrasts with Jekyll's experimental methods.
- Mr. Hyde expresses a desire to kill Dr. Jekyll, indicating a fierce conflict between the two characters.
Key Incidents
- Sir Danvers Carew is the victim of Hyde's violence, discovered later to have a letter addressed to Mr. Utterson.
- Mr. Utterson visits Dr. Jekyll following a murder, hoping to understand the connection to Hyde and to offer justice.
The Mystery of the Stick
- Part of the murder weapon, a stick, is later found in Hyde's room, reinforcing the link between Hyde and the violent acts committed.
Themes of Identity and Duality
- Dr. Jekyll's ability to manipulate his relationship with Hyde raises questions about morality and the nature of the self.
- Utterson’s commitment to ensuring Hyde receives justice reveals his conflict with the concept of law versus friendship.
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Test your knowledge of 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' with this quiz focusing on key characters like Mr. Hyde and Mr. Utterson. Explore themes of violence, law, and the duality of human nature in this classic novella. Perfect for literature enthusiasts!
