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Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus (Abridged)
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus (Abridged)
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1
Why was Frankenstein in the Artic?
He wanted to be alone.
He was pursuing Robert Walton.
He was pursuing the monster.
He was pursuing Elizabeth Lavenza.
2
How many narrators are in the story of Frankenstein?
two
zero
one
three
3
Who was accused of committing the murder of William?
Frank, one of the boy's friends was accused.
Frankenstein's brother was accused.
Jean-Claude, one of the servants.
Justine, who lived with the family.
4
How did Elizabeth come to live with the Frankenstein family?
Elizabeth was the child that Mrs. Frankenstein gave up for adoption.
Mrs. Frankenstein saw her with a peasant family, & offered to adopt her.
She was the niece of a good friend, & Mrs. Frankenstein wanted to help.
She was the long lost niece of Mrs. Frankenstein.
5
Why was Victor Frankenstein in the Artic?
He was pursuing Robert Walton.
He wanted to be alone.
He was pursuing Elizabeth.
He was pursuing the monster.
6
To whom were the introductory letters written?
Elizabeth Lavenza
Mrs. Margaret Saville
Caroline Frankenstein
Henry Clerval
7
What characteristic of Walton makes him an ideal listener of Frankenstein's story?
Walton is desperate to hear an interesting story.
Walton is out of touch with reality.
Walton is interested in science.
Walton believes in the marvelous.
8
Who was Frankenstein's closest friend?
Elizabeth Lavenza
Alphonse Frankenstein
Robert Walton
Henry Cleval
9
Who is writing the letters that introduce and conclude the novel?
Robert Walton
Henry Clerval
Victor Frankenstein
Alphonse Frankenstein
10
What is the structure, or form, of the novel?
Comedy
Auto-biography
Historical
Epistolary (frame)
11
How did Frankenstein feel when his experiment was successful, and the creature came to life.
He was horrified and disgusted.
He was excited and happy.
He wa ecstatic and jubilant.
He was afraid and resigned.
12
What is the name of the science dealing with electric stimulation?
Resurrection
Gargoyle
Safie
Galvinism
13
What did the creature want of Frankenstein (on top of the mountain)?
He wanted Victor to listen to the account of his life so far.
He wanted to go back to the university and study with Victor.
He wanted a place to live.
He wanted money and food.
14
How did Robert Walton feel about his guest?
Thought he was strange
Tries to attack him
Didn't like him at all
Hoped they would be friends
15
What two major events happened to Frankenstein when he was seventeen?
His mother died and he went to the University of Ingolstadt to study.
His mother died and he gave up on his own life.
His father died and he decided to visit the Artic.
His brother died and he decided to quit school.
16
Who took care of Frankenstein during his illness
His mommy
Hermione
Elizabeth
Henry
17
Where did Frankenstein meet his creature?
In a university class.
At an exhibit of galvinism.
They met at the summit of a mountain.
On the shore of a Scottish lake.
18
The creature of the story is named Frankenstein.
True
False
19
Who is the author of the novel?
Lord Byron
Mary Shelley
Cruela DeVil
Robert Walton
20
How did the creature learn to speak and read?
He observed and listened to the cottagers (DeLacey family).
He sat outside the local school house.
Frankenstein had programmed these skills in the creature's brain.
A young child befriended him and taught the creature.
21
What illness caused the death of Victor's mother?
Yellow Fever
Spanish Flu
Cholera
Scarlet Fever
22
What does Walton desire when he writes his second letter?
to see his sister
money and warm clothing
home cooked food
a friend
23
What was one of the themes of the writers who influenced Frankenstein?
The authors he liked wrote about fairy tales.
The authors he liked wrote about love.
The authors he liked wrote about raising ghosts or devils.
The authors he liked wrote about drama.
24
What happened to Frankenstein the day after he completed his creation?
He decided to continue his research.
He became disillusioned with life.
He became adamant about bringing people back from the dead.
He became ill with a fever and delusional.
25
What happened to the accused person of William's murder?
The accused person was sent to north Africa.
The accused person was convicted and hanged.
Frankenstein helped the accused person escape from prison.
The accused was found innocent and released.