Frankenstein Test 1-15

What is a sledge? Who else was seen on a sledge besides Victor?

A sledge is a sled. Besides Victor, they saw someone who they think was Frankenstein's demon or monster.

Through observations of the family, what does the creature learn to do? How?

Through observations of the family, the creature learned to understand language and speak. He did this by watching them and listening to their words.

Name two lessons that the creature learned about fire.

Two lessons that the creature learned about fire were that he had to use dry wood and that fire gives off warmth. It produces light and if hurts if you touch it.

Name two pieces of evidence against Justine.

Two pieces of evidence against Justine are that she was gone the whole night when William was murdered and she had the picture that William had an hour before he went missing.

How would you characterize Victor's childhood?

Victor had a good childhood, and he learned to take care of life and to appreciate it. He was privileged.

Who is accused of committing a murder, and why?

Justine Moritz is accused of committing the murder because they found a picture of William's mom in her coat pocket the night William was murdered.

Is Justine ultimately deemed guilty or innocent? Why?

Justine is ultimately deemed guilty because she confessed to murdering William.

Why did Mary Shelley write Frankenstein?

Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein because she had a contest to see who could write the best horror story.

Whom does Frankenstein meet after he ascends to the summit of Montanvert? How does Frankenstein initially react to his meeting?

After Frankenstein ascends to the summit of Montanvert, he meets the creature. Frankenstein initially reacts to this meeting by wanting to kill him.

What was Victor's state of mind after the trial and its conclusion?

After the trial and conclusion, Victor felt a sense of horror. He felt heart-sickening despair. His state of mind was bad; he was heartbroken and felt guilty.

After two years at the University, what does Victor succeed in discovering?

After two years at the University, Victor succeeded in discovering some improvements of some chemical instruments. He also discovered the cause of generation and life. He figures out how to give life to lifeless matter.

What advice does Alphonse share with Victor? Why?

Alphonse told Victor that he was sad and loved William very much, but that they have to become happy again sot they can improve in life and get things done. They can't dwell forever. He shared this with Victor so that Victor could get a grip of himself and stop hiding in solitude and live his life.

Who shows up at the cottage, and how does the family react to this person's arrival?

An Arabian woman, Safie, arrives. The family is filled with love and joy upon her arrival.

What did Frankenstein see just outside the gates of Geneva as he was returning home?

As he was returning home, Frankenstein saw the monster he created.

What is Caroline's dying wish?

Caroline's dying wish is that she wants Victor and Elizabeth to be together.

How does Elizabeth become a part of Victor's family?

Elizabeth became a part of Victor's family because Victor's parents adopted her from a poor family.

At the end of Chapter 10, why does Frankenstein follow the creature?

Frankenstein followed the creature because he wants to see if the creature murdered his family, he is curious, he feels a sense of responsibility, and he doesn't want his family to die.

Why was Frankenstein in the Arctic?

Frankenstein is in the Arctic because he was looking for someone who ran from him. He referred to him as a demon.

Who is Henry Clerical? Give at least two details from Chapter 2 to describe Henry.

Henry Clerical was the son of a merchant of Geneva. He was a boy of singular talent and fancy. He loved enterprise, hardship, and even danger, for its owns sake. He composed heroic songs, and began to write many a tale of enchantment and knightly adventure. He's one of Victor's only friends.

How do Henry and Victor spend the next several months?

Henry and Victor spend the next several months restoring Victor back to health.

What threat does the creature make in his first interaction with Frankenstein? What does he eventually demand of Frankenstein?

In his first interaction with Frankenstein, the creature threats that Frankenstein has to comply to his conditions or he will murder Frankenstein's friends and family. He eventually demands that Frankenstein goes to a hut with him and listen to his story.

What does Victor decide to do in order to seek relief?

In order to seek relief, Victor decides to leave his home and travel to the Valley of Chamonix.

What role did Felix play in the Turk's escape from prison? Why did he take on this role?

In the Turk's escape from prison, Felix helped him get out and gave him passports in his name his father's name, and his sister's name so that he could leave. He took on this role because the Turk promised Felix his daughter, Safie's, hand in marriage once he was in a safe place.

Once he learns to read, what confuses the creature about humans?

Once the creature learns how to read, he was confused about how one person could murder or hurt another.

Contrast Victor's two professors at the university. Note at least two differences.

One of Victor's professors was M. Krempe. He taught natural philosophy, was a little squat man, and had a gruff voice and a repulsive countenance. M. Waldman was about fifty years old, was remarkably erect, and had the sweetest voice.

Summarize the creature's plea to the elder De Lacey, as well as the family's reaction to seeing the creature in their home.

The creature asked the elder De Lacey if he could come in for rest and warmth, with De Lacey agreed to. The creature told him that he loved a family that didn't know him, who he wanted to be loved by. He then told De Lacey it was their family and to protect him. De Lacey said, "Great God, who are you?" The kids came in. Agatha fainted, Safie ran away, and Felix beat him with a stick. The creature left, heartbroken.

What might Robert Walton and Victor Frankenstein have in common?

Robert Walton and Victor Frankenstein both share the same eagerness and curiosity and both want a good friend.

How did Robert Walton meet Victor Frankenstein?

Robert Walton met Victor on an exploration on the Arctic. They stopped for the night to avoid dangers and Victor happened to make his way to their ship on a sledge.

Why does Robert Walton want to go to the Arctic?

Robert Walton wanted to go to the Arctic because no one else had ever done it before and because he wanted to understand the magnetic North Pole.

How did Robert feel about Victor?

Robert felt like Victor was like brother to him. His manners were very nice and he was interesting, but he was full of grief. He was polite and gentle.

How does the creature benefit from Safie's arrival?

The creature benefits from Safie's arrival because the family was teaching her their language and how to read. The creature learned from listening to them teach her.

How did Safie come to be reunited with Felix?

Safe came to be reunited with Felix because her father left her with a ser cant because he felt like people knew where he was. He went to Constantinople. She gathered some jewelry and went to Felix. Her servant died, but she found an Italian man who promised to get her to her lover's cottage.

How did the De Laceys end up living in a state of poverty in Germany?

The De Laceys ended up living in a state of poverty in Germany because Felix got caught. They are all sent to jail and lost their fortune.

Why does the creature come up with a plan to introduce himself to the De Laceys?

The creature came up with a plan to introduce himself to the De Laceys because he felt so alone and sad. He wanted to be involved with them and he finally learned how to speak.

What does the creature determine as the reason for the cottage people's unhappiness?

The creature determines that the reason for the cottage people's unhappiness is that they were in poverty and had very little to eat during the winter.

Why is the creature in agony when he thinks about his situation?

The creature is in agony when he thinks about his situation because he realizes that he has no one and no one is like him. He realized that he did not share in anything the family had to offer.

What observations did the creature make about the people in the cottage?

The creature observed that the people in the cottage were hardworking and full of love for each other. He said they had gentle manners. They were sad, spent a lot of time reading, and playing instruments.

Upon reading Paradise Lost, what similarities and differences does the creature find among himself, Adam, and Satan?

The creature says that he is like Adam because he has no link to another being in existence. He says he differs from Adam because Adam was allowed to converse with. and acquire knowledge from, beings of a superior nature. But the creature was wretched, helpless, and alone. He says he's like Satan because he has so much envy. But he's different because Satan had his companions and fellow devils to admire and encourage him, while the creature is solitary and abhorred.

Why does the creature stop stealing food from the family? What does he do instead?

The creature stops stealing food from the family because he realized that he was causing more pain to them because they did not have a sufficient amount for the family. He instead would do chores for them, like get wood or shovel snow.

What are the creature's first memories of life? What sensory experiences did he have?

The creatures first memories of life were his sensory experiences. At first, he only experiences darkness until he let light shine through his eyes. He felt hunger, thirst. warmth, cold. and smelt new things. He also tasted berries.

What is the final line of Chapter 8? What does it hint at?

The final line of Chapter 8 is "...I behold those I loved spend vain sorrow upon the graves of William and Justine, the first helpless victims to my unhallowed arts." This hints that Victor's monster will kill again.

What genre may be used to describe the novel?

The genre is a Gothic novel or a science-fiction novel.

Who is the narrator of Chapter 11? From what perspective is it told?

The narrator of Chapter 11 is the creature. The perspective is first person.

What is the structure of the novel?

The novel is a framing tale.

What is the point of view of Chapter 1? Who is the narrator?

The point of view in Chapter 1 is first person. Victor is the narrator. He's talking to Robert on the boat. It's a flashback.

What effect does the trail and its conclusion have on the Frankenstein household?

The trial and its conclusion shook Alphonse's health, made Elizabeth very sad and desponding, and made the whole Frankenstein household mourn constantly.

How did the villagers react to the creature?

The villagers reacted to the creature by fainting, screaming, running away, or attacking him. They were scared of him and hated him.

Why doesn't Victor tell anyone about the creature?

Victor doesn't tell anyone about the creature because everyone would think that he's a madman.

Describe the appearance of Victor's creature. Include at least two details.

Victor's creature had black hair, yellow skin, watery eyes, pearly white teeth, and was very tall.

What terrible news does Victor's father share with Victor in a letter?

Victor's father shared that William, Victor's younger brother, was murdered.

How does Victor's physical condition change after he completes the creature? Who takes care of Victor?

Victor's physical condition changes after he completes the creature, Victor becomes very ill and fatigued. Henry Clerval takes care of him.

What is Victor's reaction to the accusation?

Victor's reaction to the accusation is that he is very upset and hopes that no one believes it was Justine. He knows it was his monster.

What does Elizabeth tell the court when she speaks about Justine's character?

When Elizabeth talk to the court, she says that Justine is amiable and benevolent. She helped Elizabeth's aunt and her mother when they were ill. Elizabeth said she was affectionate and perfectly innocent.

What two major events happened to Frankenstein when he was seventeen?

When Frankenstein was seventeen, his sister caught the scarlet fever and his mom got sick. His mom died. He also departed for Ingolstadt.

What happens when Victor is fifteen that influences his ideas about electricity?

When Victor is fifteen, he witnesses a terrible thunderstorm. A fire breaks out because lightening hits an oak tree. This intrigues Victor to learn about electricity.

Describe Victor's thoughts and emotions when he thinks about the creature.

When Victor thinks about the creature, he feels fear because he doesn't know if the creature will strike again. He thinks and feels hatred, anger, and revenge. He wants to kill him.

What is Victor's condition when Walton brings him on the ship?

When Walton brings Victor on the ship, Victor was near death. His limbs were nearby frozen and he was very tired and distressed.

How does Victor react when the creature comes to life? What does Victor do?

When the creature comes to life, Victor gets terrified. Victor ran away and hid at a courtyard and then did not return until he believed the creature was gone.

How does Victor act toward his family while he is working to make the creature?

While he is working to make the creature, Victor does not visit or talk to his family.