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In which chapter does Stevenson first introduce the character of Jekyll?
Chapter 1
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
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Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde (AQA GCSE English Literature): Exam Questions
Exam code: 8702
8 hours125 questions
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What form is The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde written in?
novella
novel
short story
play
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What narrative style does Stevenson primarily use in the novella?
first-person narration
stream of consciousness
omniscient third-person narrator
unreliable narrator
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To which genre does Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde primarily belong?
romantic
realism
horror
Gothic
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What is the symbolic significance of the fog in the novella?
It alludes to Hyde’s purity of character.
It represents the clarity of Jekyll’s intentions.
It represents moral ambiguity and hidden darkness.
It symbolises purity and innocence.
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How is Hyde often described in terms of imagery?
animalistic
aristocratic
primitive
heroic
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Which biblical reference does Stevenson use to emphasise the duality of Jekyll and Hyde?
the Garden of Eden
Cain and Abel
David and Goliath
the Tower of Babel
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Explain how the structure of the novella contributes to its mystery.
Stevenson reveals key information only in the final chapter.
The novella opens with a clear resolution to the central conflict.
The novella is written chronologically, with no surprises.
Hyde is introduced before Jekyll.
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Summarise the significance of the epistolary form in the final two chapters.
It shows that Lanyon and Jekyll were close friends.
It adds a sense of mystery by presenting only one character’s perspective at a time.
It makes the narrative confusing and hard to follow, weakening the novel’s central message.
It highlights Hyde’s importance over Jekyll by underlining that Hyde is the novel’s true protagonist.
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Explain why Stevenson chose to introduce Hyde before Jekyll in the novella.
to suggest that Hyde is more important than Jekyll
to confuse the reader about the identity of the protagonist, who could be one of two figures
to reinforce the perception that Hyde and Jekyll are separate entities
to show Hyde as a villain from the start of the novella
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Summarise the effect of Stevenson’s decision to withhold information about Hyde’s activities for a year in the narrative.
It makes the reader sympathise with Hyde.
It creates an atmosphere of confusion.
It heightens the sense of mystery and foreboding.
It indicates that Hyde has been redeemed.
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Explain how the fragmented narrative structure contributes to the reader’s understanding of events.
It makes the story harder to follow, increasing confusion.
It provides multiple perspectives that add to the mystery.
It allows the reader to see events only from Utterson’s point of view.
It reveals the truth about Jekyll and Hyde early in the novella.
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How does Stevenson’s description of the violent wind and lashing trees foreshadow the events to come in Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde?
The wind and trees represent the calming influence Jekyll will have on the story.
The violent weather foreshadows the stormy relationship between Utterson and Jekyll.
The wind symbolises the fleeting nature of Hyde’s violent tendencies.
The turbulent weather symbolises the violent nature of Hyde and the calamities to come.
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How does the personification of the moon as “lying on her back as though the wind had tilted her” contribute to the unsettling atmosphere in the novella?
It emphasises the unnatural and distorted events taking place.
It hints at a battle between good and evil that plays out in nature.
It suggests the natural world is in harmony with human behaviour.
It indicates that the weather has no effect on the characters in the story.
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How does Stevenson’s use of the epistolary form in the final chapters affect the reader’s interpretation of the events?
It makes the narrative more straightforward by clarifying the preceding events.
It forces the reader to question the reliability of the narrators.
It provides objective truth about Jekyll and Hyde from unbiased sources.
It removes any ambiguity in the story.
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Comment on how the symbolic use of doors and keys reflects the central theme of duality in the novella.
Doors and keys represent the boundaries between Jekyll’s public and private lives.
They are used to show that Jekyll and Hyde share similar characteristics.
Doors and keys represent the connection between Jekyll’s social and professional life
They suggest that Jekyll is unable to fully separate from Hyde’s influence.
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Suggest why Stevenson chose to structure the novella with a delayed reveal of Hyde’s true identity.
to increase the reader’s sympathy for Hyde as a victim
to create an atmosphere of dread and mystery throughout the novella
to confuse the reader about the actual events of the story
to ensure the reader sees Jekyll and Hyde as entirely separate characters
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How does Stevenson use pathetic fallacy in his descriptions of weather to foreshadow violent events?
The weather remains calm and peaceful before violent events take place.
The tempestuous weather conditions foreshadow the dangerous events involving Hyde.
The moon’s appearance is always described as bright before Hyde commits crimes.
The weather is used to indicate changes in the narrative pace, not to foreshadow violence.
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Which statement best summarises the effect of Stevenson's presentation of London in the novella?
The setting mostly portrays isolation, as the streets are empty, symbolising Jekyll’s loneliness.
The setting is focused on danger, with the fog and darkness emphasising the threat Hyde poses to the city.
The setting reflects both isolation and danger; it shows how beings like Hyde thrive in its deserted spaces.
The setting mainly focuses on wealth and comfort, contrasting the lives of the upper and lower classes.
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Assess the effectiveness of the narrative structure in Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde in building suspense and revealing the duality of Jekyll and Hyde.
The fragmented narrative structure is confusing and weakens the novella’s ability to reveal Jekyll’s secret.
The narrative structure is effective, as it withholds key information until the final chapters.
The use of different narrators reduces the suspense and makes the plot overly complex.
The narrative structure reveals Jekyll’s duality too early, diminishing the sense of mystery.
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