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Gris Grimly's Frankenstein
Gris Grimly's Frankenstein
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1
Select the sentence that BEST supports the inference that the creature knows about the laws of human society.
The guilty are allowed by law to speak their own defense.
If mankind knew of my existence, they'd destroy me.
Shall I not hate those who hate me?
Listen to my tale.
2
When Frankenstein threatens the monster with "extinction" he most likely means...
He sees the creature as less than human.
He wants to destroy the creature forever.
Frankenstein sees the creature as inherently bad.
He wants to know more about the creature.
3
Select the phrase that BEST shows that Frankenstein regrets his actions.
catching and fearing each sound
to which I had so miserably given life
Walking up and down with the greatest agitation.
as if it were to announce the demoniacal corpse
4
When Frankenstein describes his monster using "diabolically" he most likely means...
He wants to destroy the creature forever.
He wants to know more about the creature.
He sees the creature as less than human.
Frankenstein sees the creature as inherently bad.
5
Select the sentence that BEST supports the inference that the creature does not want to die.
"I am thy creature, I ought to be thy Adam."
"Life, though it may have anguish...is dear to me."
"Remember, thou made me more powerful."
"Have I not suffered enough, that you increase my misery."
6
When Frankenstein calls his monster a "vile insect" he most likely means...
He sees the creature as less than human.
He wants to destroy the creature forever.
Frankenstein sees the creature as inherently bad.
He wants to know more about the creature.
7
Select TWO phrases that help create a gloomy mood in paragraph 1.
The rain pattered dismally against the panes.
An anxiety that almost amounted to agony.
A dreary night of November.
The accomplishments of my toils
8
Reread this excerpt from paragraph 2 and select the TWO phrases that show what Frankenstein means by “luxuriances.”
His yellow skin
His hair was of a lusturous black.
His teeth of a pearly whiteness.
His watery eyes
9
"...that I may trample you to dust!" is an example of which kind of figurative langauge?
metaphor
personification
simile
hyperbole
10
"but her misery, like a cloud that passes over the fair moon..." is an example of which kind of figurative language?
hyperbole
personification
metaphor
simile
11
"Mont Blanc...raised itself from the surrounding valley." Is an example of what kind of figurative language?
personification
simile
hyperbole
metaphor
12
This sentence BEST supports the idea that Frankenstein...
cannot remember why he ever decided this was a good idea.
is exhausted from sleeping so little.
is afraid of his creation.
cannot stand the sight of the creature.
13
Which choice BEST describes what these lines reveal about the creature?
The creature has suffered living in a cold place away from humans.
The creature is rethinking his attitude towards humans
The creature plans to get revenge on human society.
The creature has been rejected by society.
14
Which quote from the passage BEST conveys Frankenstein’s desire to kill the creature?
Come then, that I may extinguish the spark which I so negligently bestowed.
There can be no community between you and me
You, my creator, detest and spurn me, thy creature, to whom thou art bound
And do not you fear the fierce vengeance of my arm on your miserable head?
15
Part 1:Which statement BEST describes the central idea of this passage from
Gris Grimly's Frankenstein
?
He dreamed of making life, but it brought him disappointment not glory
Reflecting, Frankenstein knows people are complex and feel many emotions.
After two years of suffering he finally sees his work pay off.
When Frankenstein achieves his dream, he doesn't know how to feel.
16
“You, my creator, detest and spurn me, thy creature, to whom thou art bound." Bound means...
emotionally connected to
literally tied to physically
related to
dedicated to
17
Which of the following inferences about the creature is NOT supported by this paragraph?
The creature knows he is bigger and stronger than his creator.
The creature wants revenge for all he has suffered.
The creature is educated/ familiar with the Bible and the story of Adam.
The creature does not want to fight his creator.
18
"but the fangs of remorse tore into my chest, and would not let go." is an example of what kind of figurative language?
simile
personification
hyperbole
metaphor
19
“You, my creator, detest and spurn me, thy creature, to whom thou art bound." Means Frankenstein is...
should listen to the creature.
is powerless over the creature.
controlled by the creature.
has duty to the creature.
20
Here, the creature is referencing the biblical stories told in Paradise Lost, so he should be treated as...
God treated Adam and the fallen angel
God treated a fallen angel
God treated Adam
God treated Adam and Eve
21
Select the TWO statements that would be included in a summary of the creature’s arguments to Frankenstein.
The creature says he is justified in hating people, because they hate him.
The creature hasn't been unable to defend himself, but he is condemned
The creature says that he has the right to tell his story, like humans do.
If people could just hear his story they would have sympathy for him.
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Part 2: Which evidence from the text BEST supports your answer to Part 1?
I had desired but now, the beauty vanished, to breathless horror
How can I describe my emotions at this catastrophe
on a dreary night of November that I beheld the accomplishment of my toils
accidents of life are not so changeable as the feelings of human nature
