Vocab Definitions
a magic liquid that is believed to cure illnesses or to make people live forever
Elixir
"I replied carelessly, and partly in contempt, mentioned the names of my ___________ as the principal authors I had studied. The professor stared. “Have you,” he said, “really spent your time in studying such nonsense?”"
alchemist(s)
In Frankenstein, what does the symbol of light most strongly represent?
A. Peace and emotional healing
B. Enlightenment and the pursuit of knowledge
C. The warmth of family relationships
D. The Creature’s growing independence
B. Enlightenment and the pursuit of knowledge
What is the name of Victor Frankenstein’s best friend?
Henry Clerval
Who is the author of the novel?
Mary Shelley
a fact or an event in nature or society, especially one that is not fully understood
Phenomenon
"But that cannot be; the human senses are insurmountable barriers to our union. Yet mine shall not be the submission of __________ slavery."
abject
Which of the following best represents a central theme in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein?
A. The importance of wealth in determining social status
B. The conflict between scientific ambition and moral responsibility
C. The unbreakable loyalty between family members
D. The superiority of nature over human emotion
B. The conflict between scientific ambition and moral responsibility
What event inspires Victor to pursue the creation of life?
He witnesses the power of lightning during a storm, which sparks his interest in galvanism and reanimation.
Which of these is not a conversion of Gothic literature?
a) Supernatural Beings and events
b) Women in Distress
c) A sunny day
d) Anti-Hero
c) A sunny day
behaviour that deliberately causes extreme physical or mental pain or difficulty to others
Barbarity
“Devil,” I exclaimed, “do you dare approach me? And do not you fear the fierce vengeance of my arm wreaked on your miserable head? Begone, vile insect! Or rather, stay, that I may trample you to dust! And, oh! That I could, with the extinction of your miserable existence, restore those victims whom you have so _________________ murdered!”
diabolically
Who wrote the following letter in Frankenstein?
"The die is cast; I have consented to return if we are not destroyed. Thus are my hopes blasted by cowardice and indecision; I come back ignorant and disappointed. It requires more philosophy than I possess to bear this injustice with patience."
A. Victor Frankenstein
B. Elizabeth Lavenza
C. Robert Walton
D. Alphonse Frankenstein
C. Robert Walton
How does the Creature’s experience with the De Lacey family influence his understanding of humanity, and why is this moment significant to the novel’s development?
He learns language, morality, and human social structure
by observing them, which deepens his longing for companionship. This moment is significant because it marks the turning point where he becomes fully aware of his isolation, fueling his later anger toward Victor.
In what ways does Frankenstein reflect contemporary anxieties about the Industrial Revolution, particularly regarding the relationship between humans and machines?
The novel mirrors fears that unchecked technological progress might dehumanize society. Victor’s creation symbolizes the dangers of industrial ambition, as humans attempt to replace or surpass natural processes, leading to unintended consequences.
(of a person or their behaviour) rude or socially unacceptable
Uncouth
"It was the secrets of heaven and earth that I desired to learn; and whether it was the outward substance of things or the inner spirit of nature and the mysterious soul of man that occupied me, still my inquiries were directed to the _____________, or in its highest sense, the physical secrets of the world."
metaphysical
Which of the following lists correctly identifies three members of Victor Frankenstein’s family?
A. Alphonse, Caroline, Ernest
B. Edward, William, Victor
C. Walton, Caroline, Elizabeth
D. William, Felix, Alphonse
A. Alphonse, Caroline, Ernest
Why does Victor destroy the female creature before finishing her?
He fears she may be more destructive,
may reject the Creature,
or that they may produce offspring, creating a “race of devils.”
What role did the Romantic movement play in shaping the themes and settings of Frankenstein?
Romanticism emphasized nature, emotion, and the sublime, which Shelley reflects through the novel’s dramatic landscapes and the idea that nature can both heal and punish Victor.
being certain that your beliefs are right and that others should accept them, without paying attention to evidence or other opinions
Dogmatic
"I wished to see him again, that I might wreak the utmost extent of ____________ on his head and avenge the deaths of William and Justine."
abhorrence
What is a frame narrative?
A. A story that uses extensive romantic imagery to describe settings, people and places
B. A story told entirely through letters
C. A plot structure that moves in a strict chronological timeline
D. A narrative technique in which an outer story contains or introduces one or more inner stories
D. A narrative technique in which an outer story contains or introduces one or more inner stories
What final request does the Creature make to Robert Walton after Victor dies?
He asks to be allowed to leave and burn himself on a funeral pyre, ending his misery and ensuring no trace of him remains.
The Gothic Novel is a genre of literature. Who invented the genre or what was the name of the text?
Horace Walpole - The Castle of Otranto (1764)