Characters
The main character of the Novel
Victor Frankenstein
At the beginning of the novel, Frankenstein loses his mother to Scarlet Fever. How does this affect the plot?
Frankenstein begins to experiment with bringing life to dead things.
What was found with Justine Moritz that made her look guilty?
The locket necklace of Caroline that Elizabeth let William borrow.
Part 1: Frankenstein’s character is _____ in Volume One.
A. curious
B. cruel
C. careless
D. lazy
Part 2: Choose the evidence that best supports the answer to Part 1.
A. “When I was thirteen years of age, I chanced to find a volume of the works of Cornelius Agrippa.”
B. “I was, to a great degree, self-taught with regard to my favorite studies.”
C. “My temper was sometimes violent, and my passions vehement.”
D. “I had worked hard for nearly two years, for the sole purpose of infusing life into an inanimate body.”
A, B
How does the mood change as Victor becomes more obsessed with his experiments?
The mood becomes darker with feelings of guilt, depression, anxiety and dread.
The names of the main Character's brothers
Ernest & William Frankenstein
What is victor's reaction when he sees the creature he created?
disgust & antipathy
How are Victor and Elizabeth related?
They are cousins
Part 1: Victor’s family environment can best be described as _____.
A. loving
B. neglectful
C. competitive
D. strict
Part 2: Choose the evidence that best supports the answer to Part 1.
A. “My parents were possessed by the very spirit of kindness and indulgence.”
B. “I was, to a great degree, self-taught with regard to my favorite studies.”
C. “We were brought up together; there was not quite a year difference in our ages.”
D. “My father directed our studies, and my mother partook of our enjoyments.”
A, A
How does the mood at the beginning of volume 1 contrast with the mood at the end of volume 1?
Victor is hopeful at the beginning, but becomes more hopeless at the end.
The character who is blamed for William's death.
Justine Moritz
How does the death of William affect the plot of the story?
Victor's hatred becomes more intense, causing even more conflict between the characters.
Why does Justine move in with the Frankensteins?
Her mother treats her badly, but the Frankensteins treat her with love and respect.
Part 1: Victor’s main motivation for studying science in Volume One is _____.
A. fame
B. curiosity and ambition
C. fear of death
D. helping others
Part 2: Choose the evidence that best supports the answer to Part 1.
A. “So much has been done, exclaimed the soul of Frankenstein—more, far more, will I achieve.”
B. “I preferred reading the books which treated of natural philosophy.”
C. “I was required to exchange chimeras of boundless grandeur for realities of little worth.”
D. “I had desired it with an ardour that far exceeded moderation.”
B, A
What mood does Henry Clerval's character bring to the novel?
hope, happiness, lightheartedness
The main Character's best friend
Henry Clerval
How does Victor's love of science affect the plot?
It motivates him to experiment with life and death.
How tall is Frankenstein's creation?
8 feet
Part 1: After creating the creature, Victor feels _____.
A. proud
B. relieved
C. horrified
D. amused
Part 2: Choose the evidence that best supports the answer to Part 1.
A. “The beauty of the dream vanished, and breathless horror and disgust filled my heart.”
B. “I thought that I held the secret of life in my hands.”
C. “I gazed on my work with satisfaction.”
D. “A smile of triumph passed over my face.”
C, A
What moods are present when Victor's creature comes alive?
satisfaction, then dread and horror
The main character's future wife
Elizabeth Lavenza
How does the death of Justine affect the plot?
Victor becomes more closed off to family and friends. He experiences a great deal of guilt, creating internal conflict.
Why does Frankenstein choose to make his creature so large?
It's too hard to work with small parts, so Frankenstein uses large body parts for his creature.
Question 5
Part 1: One important theme introduced in Volume One is _____.
A. the joy of discovery
B. the power of friendship
C. the importance of travel
D. the danger of unchecked ambition
Part 2: Choose the evidence that best supports the answer to Part 1.
A. “I thought that I held the secret of life in my hands.”
B. “I ardently desired the acquisition of knowledge.”
C. “Natural philosophy… became nearly my sole occupation.”
D. “Learn from me, if not by my precepts, at least by my example, how dangerous is the acquirement of knowledge.”
D, D
How do Gris Grimly's illustrations affect the mood of the story?
The dark pages increase the feelings of doom and gloom, while the brighter colored pages increase feelings of hope and ambition.