What is the relationship between Mr Utterson and Dr Jekyll?

The two men have a purely professional relationship, with Mr Utterson acting as Dr Jekyll's lawyer

The two men are minor acquaintances

How does Mr Utterson first learn of Mr Hyde's brutish behaviour?

Dr Lanyon discusses his suspicions with Mr Utterson

Mr Enfield tells him about witnessing Mr Hyde trampling over a young girl without stopping

He witnesses Mr Hyde trampling over a young girl at a street corner without stopping

Dr Jekyll appeals to him for help after Mr Hyde tramples a young girl in the street

Mr Hyde gradually begins to gain the upper hand over Dr Jekyll, who finds himself transforming without consuming his concoction. Which of the following explains why he struggles to return to his own self?

One of the original ingredients for the drug cannot be reproduced

He runs out of money to buy the ingredients for the drug

The pharmacists become suspicious and refuse to see him the necessary ingredients for the drug

He forgets how to make the drug

What reason does Dr Jekyll give for experimenting with the potion?

He wished to free his primitive nature from the "remorse of his more upright twin"

He wished to free his "upright" nature from the shame caused by his primitive nature

He wished to test his theory of humanity's dual identity

Dr Jekyll returns briefly to his former self and spends more time with his friends following which event?

One of the key ingredients of his potion becomes unavailable

The murder of Sir Danvers Carew

Mr Utterson questions him once more about his will

Where does Dr Jekyll leave his confession?

In a large envelope on his desk

What causes Dr Lanyon's death?

Mr Hyde threatens him in public

Dr Jekyll gives him a drug which makes him ill

Why does Dr Jekyll become progressively more confined to his home, and more specifically, his living quarters and lab?

He becomes bored with ordinary life, making him unsociable

He realises that he has begun to hate all of humankind

He can no longer control his transformations into Mr Hyde

His servants insist on keeping him confined

Which one of the following terms of Dr Jekyll's will gives Mr Utterson the greatest concern?

In the case of Jekyll's death, all of his possessions will be inherited by Hyde

In the case of his disappearance, his home and possessions will be immediately inherited by Hyde

With minor exceptions, Hyde will be free from obligations after inheriting Jekyll's estate

Hyde must pay a few small amounts to the members of Jekyll's household after inheriting the estate

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Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and - Understanding the Text Quiz

GCSE English Literature: Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Understanding the Text (Focused Practice). Timed practice with instant feedback, targeted error

Written by Rebecca HughesReviewed by Dr. Emma ClarkeUpdated 14 Apr 2026

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Topic: Understanding The Text

Questions: 10

Duration: 10 min

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