Mary Shelley Frankenstein

What book is she famous for?

• Dracula

• Frankenstein

• Alice in Wonderland

• A Christmas Carol

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When was Frankenstein first published?

• 1846

• 1799

• 1818

• 1809

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Where was the idea of Frankenstein born?

• Switzerland

• Italy

• England

• Spain

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What literary genre did she influence the most?

• Gothic

• Romantic

• Drama

• Adventure

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What scientific theory influenced the creation of Frankenstein?

• Heliocentrism

• The Theory of Evolution by Darwin

• Galvanism

• Theory of Relativity

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At what age did Mary Shelley begin writing 'Frankenstein'?

• 21 years old

• 18 years old

• 30 years old

• 25 years old

Answer explanation

Mary Shelley began writing 'Frankenstein' at 18 years old, making the correct answer choice B: 18 years old.

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What tragic event influenced the writing of 'Frankenstein'?

• The death of her first child

• A natural disaster

• The loss of a close friend

• A public scandal

Answer explanation

The tragic event that influenced the writing of 'Frankenstein' was the death of her first child.

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What is a key theme in 'Frankenstein'?

• Political intrigue

• Romance

• Adventure

• Creation and responsibility

Answer explanation

The key theme in 'Frankenstein' is creation and responsibility, as seen through the consequences of Victor Frankenstein's creation of the monster.

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Which book did the creature in 'Frankenstein' not find in the leather portmanteau?

• The Sorrows of Young Werther

• Paradise Lost

• Plutarch's Lives

• Ruins of Empires

Answer explanation

The creature did not find 'Ruins of Empires' in the leather portmanteau, making it the correct choice.

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What does the creature learn from observing the cottagers in 'Frankenstein'?

• Farming

• Cooking

• Language and reading

• Hunting

Answer explanation

The creature learns language and reading by observing the cottagers in 'Frankenstein'.