Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: Context (OCR GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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In which year was 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' published?
In which year was 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' published?
1886
What key theme does the novel explore about human nature?
What key theme does the novel explore about human nature?
The duality of human nature
What was crucial in Victorian society?
What was crucial in Victorian society?
Maintaining a public image of propriety
What does Stevenson's novella critique about Victorian society?
What does Stevenson's novella critique about Victorian society?
Its hypocrisy
What characterised the late 19th century scientifically?
What characterised the late 19th century scientifically?
Rapid scientific progress
What danger did Dr. Jekyll's experiments represent?
What danger did Dr. Jekyll's experiments represent?
The danger of playing God
What reflects the era's anxiety in the novel?
What reflects the era's anxiety in the novel?
Unknown consequences of scientific discovery
In which city is the novel set?
In which city is the novel set?
London
What genre's themes does the novel reflect?
What genre's themes does the novel reflect?
Gothic genre's themes
What do the foggy, shadowy streets of London represent?
What do the foggy, shadowy streets of London represent?
Hidden, darker aspects of human nature
What does the novel blend together thematically?
What does the novel blend together thematically?
Science and the supernatural