Frankenstein Review

Describe the character of the Creature in Frankenstein. How does he evolve and what are his motivations?

• The Creature in Frankenstein is a minor character with no significant evolution or motivations.

• The Creature in Frankenstein starts as a sympathetic character but becomes more monstrous as the story progresses. His motivations are driven by a desire for revenge against his creator.

• The Creature in Frankenstein remains a hideous monster throughout the entire story. His motivations are driven by a desire for power and destruction.

• The Creature in Frankenstein evolves from a hideous monster to a complex and sympathetic character. His motivations are driven by a desire for companionship and acceptance.

What does the Creature vow to do if Victor builds him a mate?

• He will live quietly, reporting only to his master

• He will stop stealing kids and lambs from the villagers

• He will move to South America, far from other humans

• He will spend the rest of his life making up for his misdeeds

Read this sentence from paragraph 4. "I was at first unable to answer these questions, but perpetual attention and time explained to me many appearances which were at first enigmatic." What does enigmatic mean as it is used in the paragraph?

• Admirable

• Constant

• Depressing

• Mysterious

Answer explanation

The phrase "I was unable to answer" let's readers know that he did not know. The unknown fits with the answer choice "mysterious".

Read this sentence from paragraph 9. "This was indeed a godlike science, and I ardently desired to become acquainted with it." What does ardently mean as it is used in this sentence?

• Passionately

• Enviously

• Miserably

• Faithfully

What does Victor’s mother Caroline hope will happen to Elizabeth and Victor?

• They will redeem the family name.

• They will travel around the world.

• They will fall in love and be married.

• They will make a scientific discovery.

Elizabeth was _________.

• Victor's Fiance

• Adopted

• Victor's cousin

• All of the above

How does Victor describe his father?

• He was disliked by all who knew him.

• He was despised by all who knew him.

• He was respected by all who knew him.

Which of the following characters is the narrator?

• Victor Frankenstein

• Mr. Frankenstein

• Elizabeth

• Caroline

What is the primary theme explored in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein?

• The dangers of unchecked ambition.

• The importance of family.

• The beauty of nature.

• The power of love.

What is the primary theme explored in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein?

• The dangers of unchecked ambition.

• The importance of family.

• The beauty of nature.

• The power of love.