Frankenstein Anticipation Guide

What is the main theme of Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein'?

• The dangers of unchecked ambition

• The beauty of nature

• The importance of family

• The power of love

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Which character in 'Frankenstein' is the creator of the monster?

• Victor Frankenstein

• Henry Clerval

• Elizabeth Lavenza

• Robert Walton

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What narrative technique is used in 'Frankenstein'?

• First-person narrative

• Third-person omniscient

• Epistolary

• Stream of consciousness

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In 'Frankenstein', what does the monster request from Victor?

• A companion

• Money

• A new home

• Revenge

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Which of the following best describes Victor Frankenstein's character?

• Ambitious and obsessive

• Calm and rational

• Lazy and indifferent

• Generous and kind

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What is the setting of the opening letters in 'Frankenstein'?

• The Arctic

• The Swiss Alps

• London

• Paris

How does Victor Frankenstein react to his creation?

• He is horrified and abandons it

• He is proud and shows it off

• He is indifferent and ignores it

• He is loving and cares for it

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What is the significance of nature in 'Frankenstein'?

• It reflects the characters' emotions

• It is irrelevant to the story

• It is a source of scientific inspiration

• It is a backdrop for the action

Which literary device is frequently used in 'Frankenstein' to build suspense?

• Foreshadowing

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

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What is the relationship between Victor Frankenstein and Elizabeth Lavenza?

• They are cousins and later married

• They are siblings

• They are strangers

• They are enemies