Mary Shelley Introduction

In a few sentences, summarize Mary Shelley's life from childhood to the end of her life.

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Describe the death of Percey Shelley:

In 1-2 sentences, describe the romantic protagonist (hint: look at page xii in the introduction).

Which of the following works are closely related to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein? (Hint: these are referenced in the introduction)

• Prometheus

• Beowulf

• Caleb Williams

• The Canterburry Tales

• Paradise Lost

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The story is told in _______ by an adventurous Englishman, to his sister.

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According to the introduction, who is Captain Walton?

The _____ ______, by which the tale is told to us by someone who reads it or hears it from someone else, was common in the novels of the day.

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According to the introduction, how does Frankenstein compare to the Promethean Legend? (Hint: look on page xvii).

Mary's existence was plagued by her stepsister and ostensible friend ______.

• Elijah

• Daniel

• Claire

• Olivia

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What did Mary Shelley's parents do for their careers?

• Father= Doctor

  Mother= Wife

• Father= Political philosopher

  Mother= feminist

• Father= Moral philosopher

  Mother= Author

• Father= Author

  Mother= Wife 

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