Volcano
What is a volcanologist?
A scientist who studies volcanoes.
At the beginning of the story, why does the girl's father want to evacuate the family?
Because Hurricane Katrina was projected to hit New Orleans.
On page 208, who was the "weary driver" of the sled that the sailers found?
Dr. Franenstein
What does it mean that people were "fascinated" with moving images?
It means that people were very interested in them.
How does Ms. Rosaio feel at the start of the play? Why?
She is worried because she does not have a monster to act in a commercial for the sale at her store.
What is an "active volcano?"
A volcano that can erupt lava.
On page 156, what does the word "necessities" mean?
Something that you need to have with you
(210) How long did it take Dr. Frankenstein to make his monster? How did he make it?
It took him 2 years. He collected many bodyparts from graveyards and slaughterhouses.
In 1931, which two popular films were released by Universal Studios?
Dracula and Frankenstein
What does it mean to "apply" for something?
To ask to be included in something, or to ask for something.
Where are most volcanoes in the world located?
Along the Ring of Fire
(156) How strong had Hurricane Katrina become after the family evacuated?
It became a category 5 storm, the strongest kind.
Why did Frankenstein become the enemy of the monster?
Because he destroyed the companion that he promised to make for the monster.
What process was Jack Pierce in charge of for Frankenstein meets the wolfman? Why does the reading call this a "grueling" process?
He was a makeup artist. The process took many hours and the makeup was uncomfortable for the actors.
Why does the monster pull on the rope on page 250?
Because he is hungry and wants to eat the cat.
What do we call the layer of rock below the Earth's crust?
The Mantle
Why did the main character's hometown flood?
Because the levees that were supposed to keep water out had broke.
After the monster had killed many people close to the doctor, Dr. Frankenstein chased the monster and followed him to the frozen land.
How was Mary Shelley's Frankenstein in 1994 different from the original Frankenstein movie?
I the newer movie the monster was a sensitive and intelligent creature, not a stupid monster.
Why is Dr. Frankenstein angry at Ms. Rosario and Ygor?
Because they took his monster without asking and Ygor used the monster to make money.
What is a "warning?" Which volcano erupted without warning in 1980?
A warning is a sign that something bad will happen.
Mt. Saint Helens
Why does the author feel that she was fortunate on page 160? What does this mean?
She is lucky because she still has her family even though they lost their home and their belongings.
What happened to the creature at the end of the story?
He disappeared on a sheet of ice after his creator died. The monster was sad that his creator had died.
In what year did the US postal service start to make stamps to honor these old horror movies?
1997
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Does Dr. Frankenstein take good care of the monster? Why?
No. The Doctor created the monster but does not love it or feed it.