Song of Roland
Frankenstein
Pride and Prejudice
Themes
100

This title character is, according to the book, the bravest warrior in all of France

Roland

100

Where does Robert find Victor at the start of the book?

North pole/arctic

100

Who is the eldest Bennett daughter?

Jane

100

Where do you see the theme of pride in Song of Roland?

Not blowing that horn, man

200

Who is the historical leader who controls the French army?

Charlemagne/Charles

200

What character's death inspires Victor's quest for the secret of life?

His mother.

200

Who is the wealthiest man in the book?

Mr. Darcy

200

What is one of the main themes we discussed in Frankenstein?

Science fiction, liberty, theodicy

300

How is Ganelon related to Roland?

Stepfather

300

What does Victor study that further interests him in forbidden science?

Alchemy/magick

300

Who marries Mr. Collins?

Charlotte Lucas

300
Explain how the theme of feminism or women's rights appears in one of the books.

Answer subject to Mr. Overos' approval

400

Who appears when Roland dies on the battlefield?

Michael and/or Gabriel

400
At the end of the book what does the creature decide to do to himself?
Burn himself alive
400

Who does Wickham seduce?

Lydia

400

Which book most heavily features the theme of sacrifice?

Roland or P+P, but in very different ways

500

What is the first punishment Ganelon is subjected to when he is first captured?

They pluck his beard.

500

When the creature is watching the family, he learns about a political struggle between what two countries?

France and Saudi Arabia

500

What does Mrs. Bennett's cold-hearted approach to her daughters' marriages reveal about how women were treated in England at this time?

They were unable to have property and thus relied on marriage for status.

500

How does Victor's creation of the creature mirror God's creation of Adam?

Answers will vary and Mr. O will decide if they are good