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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Elizabeth’s first concern addressed in her letter to Victor in Chapter 6?
(a) His refusal to write letters home.
(b) His health and wellbeing.
(c) His loyalty to their engagement.
(d) His return to the family home.

2. To what does Victor say his friend, Henry, reintroduced him in the weeks after his illness?
(a) The skill of attending social affairs, such as balls and parties.
(b) The joys of nature.
(c) The joys of fiction reading.
(d) The skill of flirting with beautiful girls.

3. What was the first of his five senses the creature became aware of upon his awakening?
(a) Sound.
(b) Smell.
(c) Touch.
(d) Sight.

4. What verdict is handed down at Justine’s trial?
(a) She is acquitted.
(b) She is convicted of a lesser crime.
(c) A mistrial is called.
(d) She is found guilt.

5. While at university, what did Victor wish to do with his scientific discoveries?
(a) Return life to the dead.
(b) Rid the world of illness.
(c) Become rich and famous.
(d) Create a super race of soldiers.

6. At the time of William’s death, how long had Victor been away from his family home?
(a) Six years.
(b) Two years.
(c) Three years.
(d) Eight years.

7. Where did Robert Walton hire the ship and crew for his trip?
(a) Dubai.
(b) St. Petersburg.
(c) Archangel.
(d) Moscow.

8. What did some wandering beggars leave behind that the creature found while wandering alone after his awakening?
(a) Tools.
(b) Fire.
(c) Clothing.
(d) Food.

9. How did Victor’s father respond to Victor’s lack of response to family letters?
(a) With attempts at guilt.
(b) With anger and disapproval.
(c) With a greater curiosity in his daily occupations.
(d) With a visit to the school.

10. What was Victor’s family was doing on the night William disappeared?
(a) Working in the fields.
(b) Preparing for a trip abroad.
(c) Visiting relatives.
(d) Taking a walk.

11. Why did Justine’s mother treat her badly, as reported by Elizabeth in Chapter 6?
(a) She was lazy.
(b) She was adopted and therefore not as important to the mother as her biological children.
(c) Her mother did not like her.
(d) She was a difficult, undisciplined child.

12. How does the creature respond to Victor’s reaction to seeing him?
(a) With understanding.
(b) With sympathetic tears.
(c) With anger.
(d) With homicidal intent.

13. What does Victor spend the first few days doing when he arrives in the Chamounix Valley?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Visiting friends.
(c) Walking in nature.
(d) Touring museums.

14. How long before William’s death did Elizabeth place a locket around his neck?
(a) One month.
(b) A year.
(c) A few days.
(d) An hour.

15. Before her death, how does Justine spend her final moment with Elizabeth?
(a) Begging for a doctor.
(b) Making her last will and testament.
(c) Trying to console Elizabeth.
(d) Insisting that she is innocent of her crime.

Short Answer Questions

1. What mode of travel does Victor chose when beginning his journey in Chapter 9?

2. Why does Elizabeth believe Justine is guilty of her crime?

3. What scarce necessity drove the creature to approach a shepherd’s dwelling after fleeing Frankenstein’s rooms?

4. Why is Justine on trial at the beginning of Chapter 8?

5. What causes Victor to laugh uncontrollably as he welcomes Henry into his rooms?

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