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1
Many consider Frankenstein to be one of the first
classic pieces of literature
plays written by a woman.
truly American novels
science fiction novels.
2
Which best describes the circumstances in which Frankenstein was written?
It was written as a series of entries in a private journal
It was written by an 18-year-old student fora school assignment.
It was written for submission in an international literature contest.
It was written on a dare among friends.
3
If you wanted to demonstrate to someone that Frankenstein was a success, you would emphasize
the story of how it was written.
the number of times it was adapted for the stage & other purposes
the reviews it received
the author’s life story.
4
Which word best describes Mary Shelley, based on the article?
c impulsive
d compassionate
b scholarly
a sullen
5
A person who sees Frankenstein as a parable would probably say the novel holds a particular lesson for today’s
geneticists and other scientists.
authors and poets.
book and movie critics
feminist philosophers.
6
Which phrase from the article provides the best evidence for the answer to previous question (scholarly)?
And Shelley’s own first child died at justa few weeks old.”
“. . . only a third-rate publisher would takethe project . . .”
She studied Latin &Greek & read widely in philosophy science &other fields
“. . . Shelley came up with a strange new kindof book . . .”
7
The story has become a part of our culture and people now playfully use the prefix franken to describe anything
popular
exciting
unnatural
critical