Jekyll & Hyde Reading Check: Chapters 1 - 5

Front

What terrible event occurs on October 18th in Jekyll & Hyde?

Back

Mr. Hyde is witnessed murdering an old man.

Front

What does Mr. Utterson witness Mr. Hyde doing upon their first meeting?

Back

Entering the 'black door'.

Front

What extreme sense do people feel upon meeting Mr. Hyde?

Back

Deformity.

Front

What does Dr. Jekyll say about his connection to Mr. Hyde?

Back

No clear connection was stated - he only has an interest in the man.

Front

What does Mr. Utterson learn from Mr. Poole about the letter from Hyde?

Back

No deliveries arrived that day.

Front

Who is Mr. Utterson in relation to Dr. Jekyll?

Back

Mr. Utterson is Dr. Jekyll's lawyer and close friend.

Front

What is the significance of the 'black door' in the story?

Back

It symbolizes the entrance to the darker side of human nature and Hyde's world.

Front

How does Mr. Hyde's appearance affect those who see him?

Back

People are immediately repulsed by his presence.

Front

What theme does the character of Mr. Hyde represent?

Back

The duality of human nature and the struggle between good and evil.

Front

What does Dr. Jekyll's experimentation with Hyde represent?

Back

The conflict between societal expectations and personal desires.