Frankenstein Letters - Chapter 4

Which of the following best explains Mary Shelley’s decision to begin the novel with a series of letters from Robert Walton to his sister?

• The letters from Walton to his sister foreshadow the future plot developments of the novel.

• The letters from Walton allow Shelley to begin the novel with an ominous and dark tone.

• The letters from Walton allow Shelley to develop a frame structure, or a story within a story.

• Novels in Shelley’s time always began with a series of letters to frame the story.

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Which of the following statements best explains Frankenstein’s response to being rescued?

• He is determined to continue his journey north, even at the expense of his health.

• He is afraid that the ship will pursue the giant figure and he wants to avoid it.

• He does not speak the language and is unable to communicate with the men on the ship

• He does not trust the foreign sailors until he recognizes that Walton is European.

Chapter 1 is told the ______ tense from ______ point of view.

• present; Robert Walton’s

• past; Victor Frankenstein’s

• present; Victor Frankenstein’s

• past; Henry Clerval’s

Which of the following most closely describes Victor Frankenstein’s relationship to Elizabeth Lavanza?

• Elizabeth is Victor’s neighbor who he has always loved.

• Elizabeth is Victor’s beloved cousin and childhood playmate.

• Elizabeth is Victor’s half-sister from a previous marriage.

• Elizabeth is Victor’s intended future wife.

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Which of these inferences about Frankenstein’s childhood is best supported by the text?

• Frankenstein’s early childhood was unhappy, which led him to seek joy through learning.

• Frankenstein’s passion for natural philosophy was encouraged by his father.

• Frankenstein preferred playing and exploring, rather than learning and studying.

• Frankenstein had a childhood passion for science and a preoccupation with death.

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Which of the following statements best explains Frankenstein’s intentions as he works on his creation?

• Frankenstein wants to transfer his consciousness to the creature so he can live forever.

• Frankenstein wants to enlist dark magic in order to animate his dangerous creation.

• Frankenstein believes that he is contributing to a positive scientific breakthrough.

• Frankenstein believes that he can create a new species of super humans to be used in war.

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Who wrote the letters that open the novel?

• Victor Frankenstein

• Henry Clerval

• Elizabeth Lavenza

• Robert Walton

What event triggers Frankenstein's interest in science and alchemy?

• The death of his mother

• Meeting Professor Waldman

• Seeing lightning strike

• Reading ancient texts

How does Walton feel about his pursuit of knowledge and exploration?

• Excited and Enthusiastic

• Doubtful and Fearful

• Content and Satisfied

• Apathetic and Indifferent

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What motivates Walton to undertake his dangerous voyage to the North Pole?

• A desire to achieve fame and recognition

• A need to escape from personal troubles

• An interest in trade and commerce

• A scientific curiosity about the Arctic region

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