The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Chapter 1 Comprehension and Analysis Questions
1. Briefly identify the following characters introduced in this chapter.
Mr. Utterson— a lawyer, he was stern but was still lovable, he never changed his demeanor and
a good influence
Mr. Richard Enfield— a distant kinsman of Utterson,
2. Find an example of an allusion in the first paragraph. In what way might this allusion relate to
the story line?
When it talks about how his words aren’t always spoken out loud but spoken through the faces
he makes and how he lives his life. It could relate to how you won’t always know what the true
meaning behind something is.
3. Find an example of a simile in the description of a London neighborhood.
“Like rows of smiling saleswoman”
4. What triggers Enfield’s strange story?
Utterson asking if someone lived in a house
5. Define “juggernaut.” Why does Enfield compare Mr. Hyde’s actions to a juggernaut?
A massive, ruthless force, because he trampled the child
6. Define “apocryphal.” Why does Enfield accompany the man to the bank to cash the check?
Of doubtful authenticity, He thinks that the check is fake
7. Explain the pun in Mr. Enfield’s reference to the house as the Black Mail House?
He payed them money so they wouldn’t tell who it was
8. What is unusual in Mr. Enfield’s description of Mr. Hyde?
He said it was displeasing and that he seemed deformed but you could see no deformities.
9. Why do you suppose Mr. Utterson is concerned about the fact that Mr. Hyde has a key to the
residence?
He might know the guy
10. What does Mr. Utterson mean when he says “your tale has gone home”?
People have heard about the story
Chapter 1 Comprehension and Analysis Questions
1. Briefly identify the following characters introduced in this chapter.
Mr. Utterson— a lawyer, he was stern but was still lovable, he never changed his demeanor and
a good influence
Mr. Richard Enfield— a distant kinsman of Utterson,
2. Find an example of an allusion in the first paragraph. In what way might this allusion relate to
the story line?
When it talks about how his words aren’t always spoken out loud but spoken through the faces
he makes and how he lives his life. It could relate to how you won’t always know what the true
meaning behind something is.
3. Find an example of a simile in the description of a London neighborhood.
“Like rows of smiling saleswoman”
4. What triggers Enfield’s strange story?
Utterson asking if someone lived in a house
5. Define “juggernaut.” Why does Enfield compare Mr. Hyde’s actions to a juggernaut?
A massive, ruthless force, because he trampled the child
6. Define “apocryphal.” Why does Enfield accompany the man to the bank to cash the check?
Of doubtful authenticity, He thinks that the check is fake
7. Explain the pun in Mr. Enfield’s reference to the house as the Black Mail House?
He payed them money so they wouldn’t tell who it was
8. What is unusual in Mr. Enfield’s description of Mr. Hyde?
He said it was displeasing and that he seemed deformed but you could see no deformities.
9. Why do you suppose Mr. Utterson is concerned about the fact that Mr. Hyde has a key to the
residence?
He might know the guy
10. What does Mr. Utterson mean when he says “your tale has gone home”?
People have heard about the story
