Letters 1-4, Ch 1-8
While engaged in his studies, how does Victor respond to his father's letters?
In Ch. 11, the narrator changes (for the 3rd time). Who assumes the narration at this point?
the creature/monster
What much anticipated social event is scheduled to occur when Victor returns from home from his trip to England?
The wedding between Victor and Elizabeth
The monster assures Walton he will not be a bother to humans ever again. What does the monster intend to do?
What miraculous science experiment does Victor complete in Ch. 5?
Creates a large man and gives him life.
From the time Elizabeth came to live with Victor's family, Caroline (Victor's mother) had plans for her. What were those plans?
For Victor and Elizabeth to marry.
According to the monster's tale, who is the first person he actually speaks to?
Delacy
The monster requests that Victor make him a mate. Which point made by the monster is the most effective in convincing Victor to do this?
The creature appealed to Victor's sense of duty as his creator.
Victor describes an activity undertaken by the monster. "He left marks in writing on the barks of trees..." What was, most likely the purpose of the monster's actions?
To create clues that would infuriate Victor. The monster wanted to add to Victor's misery.
How does the monster frame Justine for William's murder?
The monster takes a locket of Caroline (Victor's mother) from William, and puts it in Justine's pocket.
When we meet him at the beginning of the novel, Robert Walton is preparing to embark upon a quest. Where is he going?
North Pole
What did the monster intend to do with little William when he first encountered him?
He thought he could befriend William.
In Ch. 20, Victor considers the possible outcome for creating a mate for the monster. Ultimately, one possibility makes him change his mind and destroy the female. What was that possible scenario?
The female could be even more evil.
What has Victor been doing and is still engaged in doing when he happens upon Robert Walkton's ship?
Victor is chasing the monster.
How does Victor react when he realizes his science experiment has been a success?
He is repulsed and runs away.
Walton picks up a stranger during his travels. The stranger remains reserved and cautious until he finally decides to tell Walton the story of his tragic life. What made Victor open up to Walton?
Victor sees a kindred spirit in Walton.
Why does Victor decide to ascend to the summit of Montanvert in Ch. 10?
He believes the natural scene of his youth will help alleviate his depression.
After destroying the female creation, Victor assumed he knew the monster's plan to get even with him. What was Victor's assumption?
That the monster plans to kill him on his wedding night.
In Ch. 12, the monster contemplates revealing himself to the unsuspecting cottagers. What does he resolve to do before he will let his presence be known?
Learn to speak their language.
How do the cottagers react to the monster's appearance?
Safie and Agatha run away and Felix beats the monster.
What event finally compels Victor to return home from college?
William's murder.
In Ch. 15, the monster found "treasures" which turned out to be books. Which of the works "excited different and far deeper emotions" within him?
Paradise Lost.
When Victor accidentally lands in the small Irish town, he is accused of murder. What is the evidence presented against him?
People seen a man in a boat alone and Victor washed up alone in a boat.
Still worried by Victor's depression and strange behavior, Elizabeth has one question to ask him in her letter. What does she want to know?
If Victor actually wants to marry her.
What lesson was the monster trying to share with Walton in Ch. 24?
Man should take responsibility for their creations.