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Who is the author of the novel Frankenstein?

• Mary Shelley
• Robert Walton
• Lord Byron
• Victor Frankenstein

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What is the definition of 'allusion?'

• Another way to say "illusion"
• A metaphor
• Reference to a historical or literary figure/work/idea
• The main idea of a novel

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Which of the following is an example of an allusion in Frankenstein?

• Robert Walton
• The theme of fate
• The opening quote from Paradise Lost
• Robert's letters to his sister

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What is Walton attempting to locate?

• Northern passage through the Artic
• South Pole
• Alaska
• An escaped fugitive

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Why was Frankenstein in the Arctic?

• He wanted to be alone.
• He was pursuing Robert Walton
• He was pursuing Elizabeth Lavenza
• He was pursuing the monster.

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What does Walton desire when he writes his second letter?

• home cooked food
• to see his sister
• a friend
• money and warmer clothing

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What characteristic of Walton makes him an ideal listener of Frankenstein’s story?

• Walton believes in the marvelous
• Walton is desperate to hear an interesting story
• Walton is out of touch with reality
• Walton is interested in science

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What odd sight do the sailors first see?

• Northern lights
• dogs running wild
• a large man on a sled
• a haggard man trying to board their ship

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Which of the following does NOT describe the man who boards Walton's ship:

• haggard
• European
• speaks English
• healthy

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Why does the man agree to tell Walton his story?

• to entertain Walton
• to convince Walton to help him
• to receive advice
• to relieve himself of guilt

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