Plot & Places
What country is the story located in, and where does Victor find peace after creating the creature?
a) Germany- the Alps
b) Spain- the countryside
c) Russia- Mount Elbrus
d) Switzerland- the Alps
d) Switzerland- the Alps
How many volumes is the story divided into?
a) 4 volumes
b) 3 volumes
c) 2 volumes
d) 6 volumes
b) 3 volumes
What two historical periods was Frankenstein written about?
Enlightenment & Romanticism
What most significantly changes Victor Frankenstein's attitude toward science and ambition?
A. The death of Justine Moritz
B. The creature’s eloquent plea for a companion
C. The deaths of his loved ones caused by his own creation
D. His father's disapproval of his studies
C. The deaths of his loved ones caused by his own creation
100. Who said the quote, “I, who had ever been surrounded by amiable companions, continually engaged in endeavoring to bestow mutual pleasure, I was now alone.” (27).
A.) The creature
B.) Elizabeth
C.) Henry
D.) Victor
D.) Victor!!!
What countries does the creature visit before meeting up with Victor?
a) Germany, Switzerland, and Russia
b) Germany, Switzerland, and France
c) Switzerland, Geneva, and Norway
d) Norway, Albania, and France
b) Germany, Switzerland, and France
Explain the symbol of the creature in Frankenstein. The creature is used to symbolize… 200 points
a) How love and devotion are the only way we can fit into society
b) The consequences we endure when we harm those around us
c) How the power of irresponsible scientific ambition always leads to failure
d) How those who do not conform to societal looks are often shunned.
d) How those who do not conform to societal looks are often shunned.
What social political movement did Mary Shelley's mother contribute to? Bonus +50 points if you can name her most famous book
Feminism
"Vindication of the Rights of Woman" (1792)
How does Frankenstein’s view on scientific discovery unfold throughout the novel? What events led to his change in perspective?
A. He becomes disillusioned, regrets his actions, and warns against the unchecked pursuit of knowledge as it led to the creation of the monster.
B. He feels accomplished later on with all the discoveries made.
C. Victor's view of scientific discovery remains unchanged throughout the novel; he continues to pursue his research without any regrets.
D. After creating the Creature, Victor becomes determined to further his experiments, believing that the Creature can be used for good purposes to benefit mankind.
A. He becomes disillusioned, regrets his actions, and warns against the unchecked pursuit of knowledge as it led to the creation of the monster.
In many works of literature, a physical journey – the literal movement from one place to another – plays a central role. Choose a novel, play, or epic poem in which a physical journey is an important element and discuss how the journey adds to the meaning of the work as a whole. Select which relationship throughout the novel faces a physical journey that affects their relationship.
A.) Victor and Elizabeth travelling to their honeymoon
B.) The creature and Elizabeth travelling to Victor
C.) Victor and Robert Walton travelling through the arctic
D.) Victor and the creature travelling across Europe to the arctic
D.) Victor and the creature travelling across Europe to the arctic
What promise does the creature demand from Victor, and how does Victor respond?
a) To make him a lady friend, Victor agrees and makes a woman from scratch
b) To teach him science, Victor agrees, and they work together.
c) To teach him science, Victor says no, and he flees the country
d) To make him a lady friend, Victor denies, and the monster gets mad
a) To make him a lady friend, Victor agrees and makes a woman from scratch
What's the most important theme in the Novel Frankenstein?
a) The dangers of unchecked ambition and the pursuit of feelings cause intense emotional consequences.
b) Our personal choices determine our predestined outcome and affect how our lives are lived.
c) The consequences of science lead to unnoticed advancements that benefit society over time.
d) Persevering with diligence, even through repeated failure, ultimately ensures personal triumph.
a) The dangers of unchecked ambition and the pursuit of feelings cause intense emotional consequences.
Victor uses which emerging scientific field to reanimate the dead through electricity
Galvanism and the occult (necromancy)
What function does Justine Moritz serve in the novel, particularly in terms of illustrating the consequences of Victor's failure to take responsibility for his creation?
a) Justine is a secondary character, and her death is irrelevant to the story, as it has no impact on Victor’s actions or guilt.
b) Justine's death shows the consequences of Victor's failure to act responsibly.
c) Injustice as Frankenstein's failure to take responsibility for his creation by being wrongfully executed for a murder committed by the Creature.
d) Justine’s role is to help Victor create a companion for the Creature and serves as a symbol of Victor's success, as she helps him cover up his creation.
c) Injustice as Frankenstein's failure to take responsibility for his creation by being wrongfully executed for a murder committed by the Creature.
In the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley the character ______ can be best characterized as divine and pure which is further emphasized by ______ evidence.
A.) Elizabeth, “My dear cousin, I cannot describe to you the uneasiness we have all felt concerning your health. We cannot help imagining that your friend Clerval conceals the extent of your disorder:”
B.) Victor, “My dear father, re-assure yourself. I love my cousin tenderly and sincerely. I never saw any woman who excited, as Elizabeth does, my warmest admiration and affection.”
C.) Elizabeth, Throughout the novel Victor describes Elizabeth as angelic and beautiful, frequently describing there encounters as ethereal experiences.
D.) Henry, Henry is an encouraging friend to Victor especially in hard times. He could be described as angel-sent with how much he helps Victor.
C.) Elizabeth, Throughout the novel Victor describes Elizabeth as angelic and beautiful, frequently describing there encounters as ethereal experiences.
How does Victor’s destruction of the female creature influence the rest of the narrative, and what are the consequences of that decision?
a) Enrages the OG creature, consequences are revenge- the murder of Henry Clerval and later Elizabeth
b) The creature forgives Victor and disappears, allowing Victor to go home in peace.
c) The destruction leads to Victor's arrest for Elizabeth’s murder, and he is imprisoned in Geneva.
d) The creature realizes she was low-key chopped and decides to win back his creator's affection
a) Enrages the OG creature, consequences are revenge- the murder of Henry Clerval and later Elizabeth
How does Mary Shelly enhance the novel's central theme of revenge, ambition, and the unknown?
a) By using functions of simile and metaphor to relate characters to the horrors and dangers of real-life consequences
b) By creating dark gothic elements in the settings shown in the novel evokes questions and concerns for the characters.
c) By describing revenge and ambition and how they are used in diverse ways to create mysterious themes throughout the novel
d) The usage of her words throughout each chapter creates an understanding and emotional connection to the characters
b) By creating dark gothic elements in the settings shown in the novel evokes questions and concerns for the characters.
Which books inspired Frankenstein?
Paradise LOST
- The Sorrows of Young Werther by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
How does Victor Frankenstein’s relationship with the pursuit of knowledge change from the beginning to the end of the novel, and how does this shift reflect the consequences of his ambition?
a) Victor’s pursuit of knowledge intensifies at the end of the novel, and he becomes even more determined to create a better version of his creature.
b) Victor realizes his scientific work was a success and seeks to repeat his experiments to improve humanity.
c) Victor begins with a romantic view of science, seeking glory and to conquer death. By the end, he sees his pursuit as destructive and warns others to avoid the same obsession.
d) Victor’s relationship with knowledge is unchanged; he never regrets his scientific pursuits, and he continues to seek new discoveries
c) Victor begins with a romantic view of science, seeking glory and to conquer death. By the end, he sees his pursuit as destructive and warns others to avoid the same obsession.
Many plays and novels use contrasting places (for example, two countries, two cities or towns, two houses, or the land and the sea) to represent opposed forces or ideas that are central to the meaning of the work. Choose a novel or play that contrasts two such places. Select which answer choice is most appropriate for this topic.
A.) The treacherous arctic and the civilized Europe
B.) Robert Walton’s ominous ship and the comforting Arctic
C.) Victor’s luxurious home and Robert Walton’s grimey ship
D.) Victor’s isolated laboratory and Victor’s loving home
A.) The treacherous arctic and the civilized Europe
How does Mary Shelley use contrasting settings to reflect the emotional states of Victor and the broader themes in the novel?
a) Each setting serves only as a backdrop for action, with no connection to the character development.
b) She chose the settings randomly all over Europe to showcase the European culture in all the contrasting locations
c) They were all symbols - the Arctic symbolized isolation, the Alps represented clarity and peace, and Germany represented ambition and dangers
d) They were all places of safety for Victor
c) They were all symbols - the Arctic symbolized isolation, the Alps represented clarity and peace, and Germany represented ambition and dangers
Which narrative structure does Mary Shelley use in Frankenstein to influence the reader's perception?
a) Linear third-person narration gives different perspectives on characters
b) Undermines each character's reliability, encouraging readers to question the truth
c) Isolates the creatures from Victor, creating an entirely new perception of the characters.
d) Simplifies the story by creating a system of linear stories going in chronological order.
b) Undermines each character's reliability, encouraging readers to question the truth
Mary Shelly originally published the first edition of Frankenstein anonymously for what reason?
She believed that the book would receive a bad/poor reputation due to the grim and violent tale was written by a woman.
Why does the creature choose to learn language and observe the De Lacey family rather than reveal himself immediately?
A. He believes understanding human emotion and society will help him gain acceptance.
B. He is afraid of being rejected again and wants to study them from a distance before taking a risk.
C. He wants to learn their weaknesses in case he needs to manipulate or harm them.
D. He believes they may already know Victor and can lead him to his creator.
A. He believes understanding human emotion and society will help him gain acceptance.
Using the prompt, select a fitting thesis. The conflict created when the will of an individual opposes the will of the majority is the recurring theme of many novels, plays, and essays. Select the work of an essayist who is in opposition to his or her society; or from a work of recognized literary merit, select a fictional character who is in opposition to his or her society. Analyze the conflict and discuss the moral and ethical implications for both the individual and the society.
A.) In the conflicting novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley the Creature is ostracized and excluded from society illustrating how forced isolation encourages vengeful feelings.
B.) In the conflicting novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley the character Elizabeth is ostracized and excluded from society illustrating how forced isolation encourages vengeful feelings.
C.) In the conflicting novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley the character Victor is ostracized and excluded from society illustrating how forced isolation encourages vengeful feelings.
D.) In the conflicting novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley the character Clerval is ostracized and excluded from society illustrating how forced isolation encourages vengeful feelings.
A.) In the conflicting novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley the Creature is ostracized and excluded from society illustrating how forced isolation encourages vengeful feelings.