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Chapter 1: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

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  • What does it mean when someone is apologizing?
    It means they are saying sorry.
  • True or False: Mr Utterson was a cheerful and friendly man who liked parties. - Correct if it's false.
    False. He was serious and quiet.
  • True or False: “Stamped” means Mr Hyde wrote a letter. - Correct if it's false.
    False. It means he brought his foot down.
  • What does it mean if someone stamped their foot?
    It means they brought their foot down hard, usually to show anger or emotion.
  • The old building was ______________, with paint peeling and parts falling off.
    run-down
  • Why do you think the door looked so different from the rest of the street?
    Because the house was run-down and not taken care of, while the rest of the street was nice and clean.
  • How does Mr Enfield describe the man who hurt the girl?
    Small and terrible‑looking
  • Why do you think Mr. Hyde didn’t get in trouble with the police?
    Because he paid money and the family didn’t call the police.
  • What kind of person is Mr. Enfield? How do you know?
    He seems honest and careful. He noticed something strange and wanted to talk about it.
  • What did Mr. Hyde do after hurting the girl?
    He went into a building and came back with a cheque to pay the girl’s family.
  • Why was Mr Enfield suspicious about the cheque Mr Hyde gave?
    Because it was signed by someone else and he thought it might be a forgery.
  • Why is Mr. Utterson interested in the name on the cheque?
    Because he recognizes the name and thinks something is wrong.
  • Who was the man that walked over the little girl?
    Mr. Hyde.
  • Where were Mr. Utterson and Mr. Enfield walking when they saw the strange door?
    They were walking through a quiet street in London.
  • What is a courtyard?
    It is an open space in the middle of buildings.
  • Why is this chapter called “The Story of the Door”?
    Because Mr Enfield tells a story that begins with a mysterious door and a strange man.
  • What does the story of the door tell us about appearances?
    That appearances can be false—something can look normal outside but have something bad inside.
  • What is a cheque used for?
    It is a piece of paper that tells a bank to pay money to someone.
  • What does Mr. Enfield say about asking too many questions?
    He says it’s not good to ask too many questions and he doesn’t like to talk about strange things.
  • Define Mr. Utterson
    He was a lawyer, a man of some contradictions. He hardly ever smiled so he looked rather unfriendly and unwelcoming.
  • What do you think the door symbolizes in the story?
    It might represent secrets, mystery, or something hidden behind appearances.
  • What strange thing did Mr Hyde do after hurting the little girl?
    Paid money using a cheque
  • Why is trust an important word in this chapter?
    Because Mr. Enfield and Mr. Utterson don’t trust Mr. Hyde or the situation with the cheque.
  • The paint on the door was old and ___________.
    peeling
  • Who tells the story about the door and the terrible man?
    Mr. Enfield
  • Explain the meaning of “reputation.”
    What people say and think about you.
  • Describe what the mysterious door looked like.
    It was old, scratched, had peeling paint, and no bell or knocker.
  • What does companionable mean?
    Happy to be with people
  • What does it mean to be “blackmailed”?
    Someone forces you to pay money to keep a secret.
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