Frankenstein Chapter 1-21 Final Test

Which of the following quotes best embodies the ideals of Romanticism in this novel? "I felt suddenly, and for the first time during many months, calm and serene joy. I welcomed my friend." "Curiosity, earnest research to learn the hidden laws of nature, gladness akin to rapture, as they were unfolded to me, are among the earliest sensations I can remember." This letter will reach England by a merchantman now on its homeward voyage from Archangel; more fortunate than I, who may not see my native land, perhaps, for many years. On the birth of a second son, my junior by seven years, my parents gave up entirely their wandering life, and fixed themselves in their native country.

"Curiosity, earnest research to learn the hidden laws of nature, gladness akin to rapture, as they were unfolded to me, are among the earliest sensations I can remember."

Which of the following is NOT a name Victor refers to the monster as when he confronts him in chapter 10? A devil A demon A liar A monster

A liar

What is ironic about Elizabeth's bout with scarlet fever? While struggling through this disease, Elizabeth learned the value of her family and life when she was on her deathbed. Contrary to what others thought, Elizabeth was able to survive Elizabeth never truly had scarlet fever and ended up with phenomena because of what they tried to treat her with After nursing Elizabeth through scarlet fever, she was saved. However, Victor's mother caught it herself and died.

After nursing Elizabeth through scarlet fever, she was saved. However, Victor's mother caught it herself and died.

Why would the monster say "Of what strange nature is knowledge! It clings to the mind, when it has once seized on it, like a lichen on the rock. I wished sometimes to shake off all thought and feeling; but I learned that there was but one means to overcome the sensation of pain, and that was death." Now that he has the knowledge needed, he will be able to over throw his creator, Victor Frankenstein. As he learns about the history of man and how he is alienated, he hates it. He wishes he did not have this knowledge. You Answered Now that the monster has knowledge, he wishes he could die because the pain is too great. Knowledge is powerful and has provided him with the means necessary to overtake and kill off men that have made him suffer.

As he learns about the history of man and how he is alienated, he hates it. He wishes he did not have this knowledge.

Elizabeth testifies in Justine's defense and says that she "believes in her perfect innocence." What does this show the audience about her character? Elizabeth is weak because she gave into threats to provide a false testimony. She cared more for Justine than she did her brother William, and is willing to let his killer walk so that she can have her friend back. Elizabeth is conniving and realizes her testimony won't matter one way or another, so she gives a positive testimony about Justine to make her appear concerned; however, she already knows the court will find her guilty because of the evidence that they have. Even in the midst of anger, loss, and confusion, Elizabeth is able to do the right thing and think logically rather than solely with her emotions.

Even in the midst of anger, loss, and confusion, Elizabeth is able to do the right thing and think logically rather than solely with her emotions.

The monster feels like the knowledge he's gaining is giving him a clearer understanding of mankind, their motives, and his creator. True False

False

The monster seize the little boy he comes upon in the woods because he realizes it's Victor Frankenstein's little brother, and he wants to seek revenge. True False

False

The monster was disgusted by Adam and God's relationship in Paradise Lost. True False

False

True or False: As Victor creates the female monster, he feels relieved because he is confident this will resolve all the problems between him and the monster and, the monster's companion will love and accept him, which is what the monster wants. True False

False

True or False: The primary way Frankenstein isolates himself is through his desire to create and invent, which causes him to feel like no one understands him and leads to him isolating himself from his family. True False

False

True or False: The stranger tells Captain Walton his story to entertain the men on their voyage tothe North Pole. True False

False

True or False: Victor mostly feels excited after having successfully created life in the previously dead monster. True False

False

True or False: Victor views wealth as important. True False

False

True or False: We know Justine Moritz murdered Victor's brother William because she wanted a valuable piece of jewelry he was wearing the night he was killed. True False

False

When the monster sees himself, he feels powerful and enraged. True False

False

How does Victor feel about his work on his new monster? He is proud of his accomplishment. He is fearful and it makes him sick. He is driven mad because he seeks perfection. He is excited he will be able to relieve himself of the monster's rage.

He is fearful and it makes him sick

During Justine's trial, Victor comments, "During the whole of this wretched mockery of justice I suffered living torture." How does this illustrate his internal conflict? He knew that the jury had been paid off to find Justine guilty even though they had no evidence to support their claim. He knew Justine was innocent, but in order to clear her name, he would have to admit to creating the monster that was responsible for William's death. He had discovered Justine was framed by another worker who didn't like her. However, he was frightened to tell for fear of retaliation. He knew it would break Elizabeth's heart to know that Justine was truly guilty, so he lied and said she confessed even though she didn't.

He knew Justine was innocent, but in order to clear her name, he would have to admit to creating the monster that was responsible for William's death.

Why does Victor say, "to create another like the fiend I had first made would be an act of the basest and most atrocious selfishness"? He realizes it would only benefit the monster and would bring no joy or sense of accomplishment to his own life since he'd already proved he could create life from reassembled human parts. He realizes it would only put his family in more danger and would be senseless to do. He realizes the female could be unpredictable and could end up coming back and taking revenge on him for creating her. He realizes the only motivation he has to create a female monster is to protect himself and she would more than likely just grow to wreak havoc on society like his original monster.

He realizes the only motivation he has to create a female monster is to protect himself and she would more than likely just grow to wreak havoc on society like his original monster.

What motivation does the monster give for why he's become so terrible? He has accidentally caused damage because he doesn't know how to behave in society since Victor abandoned him and didn't teach him how to act. He suffers from a mental disorder because Victor didn't properly assemble him. He knows he has more strength than the average man, so the power he feels has gone to his head. He says both Dr. Frankenstein, his creator, and society has spurned and hated him.

He says both Dr. Frankenstein, his creator, and society has spurned and hated him.

Why did the monster want Justine to suffer and how did he decide to accomplish that? It was not his intention to make her suffer, but he knew he would be found if they didn't have someone to pin the murder on, so he framed her. He was enraged by the thought that women would never smile on him, so he decided to make her "atone" by framing her. He did not mean to make her suffer. Instead, he was trying to give her the locket as a sign of affection. He realized she was someone Victor cared about and wanted everyone he cared for to suffer, ultimately making him suffer.

He was enraged by the thought that women would never smile on him, so he decided to make her "atone" by framing her.

The following statement Walton made in a letter to his sister is __________________."I shall certainly find no friend on the wide ocean, nor even here in Archangel, among merchants andseamen...." External conflict Ironic Foreshadowing A paradox

Ironic

What does the following quote reveal about how the monster feels? "Accursed creator! Why did you form such form a monster so hideous that even you turned from me in disgust? God, in pity, made man beautiful and alluring, after his own image; but my form is a filthy type of yours, more horrid even from the very resemblance. Satan had his companions, fellow-devils, to admire and encourage him; but I am solitary and abhorred." It illustrates how he doesn't understand pity or his creators motives for making him what he is. It illustrates his lack of understanding as to the Bible and how God created his beings. It illustrates his confusion about God and why he would have allowed such a beast as him to be created. It illustrates his frustration and confusion as to why his "creator" would want to create something that was so disgusting and would be hated by society.

It illustrates his frustration and confusion as to why his "creator" would want to create something that was so disgusting and would be hated by society.

How is a frame story used in Frankenstein? It adds suspense by having two stories intertwined. It gives hints as to what will happen later in the story. It gives the audience an understanding of different kinds of narration including 1st person and 3rd person omniscient. It sets up who the stranger, Dr. Victor Frankenstein, was found and why he is telling his story

It sets up who the stranger, Dr. Victor Frankenstein, was found and why he is telling his story

Who inspires Victor to pioneer a new way, explore unknown powers, and to unfold the world's mysteries of creation. Henry Elizabeth M. Waldman Professor Krempe

M.Waldman

How does Victor rationalize not confessing to save Justine? Everyone respected Elizabeth and wanted to ensure justice was done for her family. No one would believe his story and would call him a madman. The servant who framed Justine had an alibi, and he had no real way to disprove it, so they would not believe his story. Justine was an elder woman, so she would die within a few years regardless to whether so was condemned or not.

No one would believe his story and would call him a madman.

Where does Victor go to be alone and reflect on what has happened? How is this characteristic of Romantic writers? Into the city. This helps him escape the loneliness of the countryside. To a party. Being around other people would help get his mind off of what was going on. On the lake. It illustrates the peace the Romantics found in nature. In his lab. Romantics found solace in science.

On the lake. It illustrates the peace the Romantics found in nature.

When Victor begins to assemble his body that he will restore to life, he feels unsure, yet hopeful and is excited about the possibility of being able to be the creator of a "new species." What comment is Mary Shelley trying to make of scientists during this time through Victor? Scientists during this period understood the importance of taking a risk and the great rewards that could come if they were persistent in their studies. Many common people were experimenting scientifically, and they weren't necessarily qualified to be doing the work they did, which often led to disastrous results. Correct Answer Scientists were reckless at times and didn't necessarily consider the results of their experiments because they wanted to be the first to discover something greater than what had already been discovered. Scientists during this period should be recognized for their imaginative thought and celebrated for the advancements they made because they thought outside of the box.

Scientists were reckless at times and didn't necessarily consider the results of their experiments because they wanted to be the first to discover something greater than what had already been discovered.

As Frankenstein is traveling to Perth, what is his fear? That the monster will stalk him and he will be found out for creating him. That Clerval will discover what he has been upset about. That he will not successfully make it because of bad weather conditions that he views as an omen. That the monster will be mad that he has neglected his work and take it out on his family.

That the monster will be mad that he has neglected his work and take it out on his family.

What causes the creature to "declare everlasting war against the species, and more than all, against him who had formed me"? Reading Paradise Lost and realizing God should be kind to all creatures, but had not been to him. When Victor refuses to create a female companion for him. The De Lacey family did not received him well. His creator shunned him.

The De Lacey family did not received him well

After the monster is first on his own, he comes upon a village. How is the following statement the monster makes after his experience with mankind ironic? "Here [his retreat] then I retreated, ... happy to have found a shelter... from the inclemency of the season, and still more from the barbarity of man"? One would think the monster wouldn't understand or have feelings because he's such a beast. He realizes he can be even more barbaric than mankind and wreak havoc upon them without consequences. The monster is seen as barbaric to mankind, but, from his point of view, the villagers are the ones who are barbaric. The monster is able to find shelter on his own.

The monster is seen as barbaric to mankind, but, from his point of view, the villagers are the ones who are barbaric.

Which is NOT a reason Walton is attracted to the stranger they rescued and that ultimately leads to him developing a friendship with him. The stranger is encouraging to Walton. The stranger offers a different kind of insight into the navigation of the ship since he's a scientist. He admires that the stranger can see the beauty in nature even when he is depressed. He feels sympathy and compassion for what he's been through

The stranger offers a different kind of insight into the navigation of the ship since he's a scientist.

What was the result of the De Lacey family aiding the Turk? They were publicly shunned and everyone in their community turned their back on them. They were sentenced to death. They were tortured to the point the father was blinded. They were first imprisoned and had their property taken. Then were exiled.

They were first imprisoned and had their property taken. Then were exiled.

What request does the monster make from Victor that he promises, if granted, he will leave him and his family alone? To love him and give him friendship as a creator should. To set him up with somewhere to live in South America where people will leave him alone. To create a female monster to give him companionship. To provide him with books and lessons so he can continue to learn.

To create a female monster to give him companionship.

What is the purpose of the following quote? "Thus not the tenderness of friendship, nor the beauty of earth, nor of heaven, could redeem my soul from woe." - Victor Frankenstein Showing he blames himself for William's death and that he'll never forgive himself. To illustrate Victor is suffering beyond help because of the reckless invention of the monster, which will lead to his own demise. To show how disappointed he feels in himself for abandoning the monster. It shows how upset Victor is that he lied to Elizabeth.

To illustrate Victor is suffering beyond help because of the reckless invention of the monster, which will lead to his own demise.

Which is NOT part of the monster's plan to befriend the De Lacey family? To get the old man to "vouch" for him to his kids so they will accept him as well. To protect the family by taking out their former enemies and lifting their exile. To make friends with the old blind man. To do good deeds such as provide the family with firewood so it's one less thing they have to worry about and so that they will see he is kind.

To protect the family by taking out their former enemies and lifting their exile.

True or False: Because of his experience, Victor thinks safety and security are superior to having a thirst for discovery and curiosity True False

True

True or False: After hearing the monster's argument, Frankenstein decides that he will create a companion to love the monster because he feels like it's the right thing to do and would make the monster much happier and would make him not want to wreak havoc on mankind any longer. True False

True

True or False: Clerval's and Frankenstein's attitudes differ on their journey to England because Clerval is able to see the beauty in nature because he's at peace in his mind; however, Frankenstein cannot enjoy nature the same way because he is experiencing inner turmoil. True False

True

True or False: R. Walton is depressed because he wants a friend who he can share his experience with. True False

True

True or False: Victor mostly feels like his sister is a possession for him to take care of and to protect. True False

True

True or False: Victor's reaction to Clerval's death is like his reaction when the monster was brought to life because he fell into a nervous fever and was on the brink of death. True False

True

Which of the following is NOT true of the details used to create the mood the night the monster was created? The candle is nearly burnt out. It's raining outside. Victor Frankenstein and Clerval chatter their teeth as the monster opens its yellow eyes. The monster comes alive at one in the morning.

Victor Frankenstein and Clerval chatter their teeth as the monster opens its yellow eyes.

What is the primary difference between Victor's hopes and dreams for his future versus Henry's? Victor longs to be remembered for what he does for the people close to him, while Henry wants to be remembered for what he does for society. Victor desires to learn and explore, while Henry's primary goal is to be remembered for being adventurous. Victor wants to make scientific discoveries to heal people, while Henry wants to make scientific discoveries to become famous. Victor wants to make scientific discoveries to heal people, while Henry wants to make scientific discoveries to become famous.

Victor desires to learn and explore, while Henry's primary goal is to be remembered for being adventurous.

Why does Victor decide to destroy the female monster? He cannot get her to be exactly the way he wants her to be, and out of frustration, for her lack of perfection, he rips her apart. His father requests he stop whatever experiment is "taking a horrid toll on his health." He is worried the female monster will be in love with him instead of the monster. Victor saw the look of hatred on the monster's face as he watched Victor create her and realized he was wrong to create the female.

Victor saw the look of hatred on the monster's face as he watched Victor create her and realized he was wrong to create the female.

Which of the following is NOT a reason Victor had for refusing to create a female? The monster would then have an equally strong and barbaric being to help in his evil and destructive endeavors. They could reproduce and create a race of monsters. Victor wants the monster to feel pain, instead of happiness, since he has caused him so much. He says although he may temporarily be happy with a companion, he will eventually feel the same sort of rage toward man and take it out on them again.

Victor wants the monster to feel pain, instead of happiness, since he has caused him so much.

Through his interactions with his schoolfellows, the audience can infer that Victor is sociable and will encourage others to adopt his way of thinking. prides himself in his knowledge of science and is arrogant, leading him to be disliked by his schoolmates. is thoughtful and always makes sure others are taken care of and their feelings are validated. likes to isolate himself and does not feel comfortable around others.

likes to isolate himself and does not feel comfortable around others

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of R. Walton's letters to his sister? to tell of his journey. to get advice on how to continue in his journey to tell her of a stranger he met while at sea to reassure her that he is alright.

to get advice on how to continue in his journey