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Frankenstein, Volume 1

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8th - 12th Grade

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This quiz focuses on Mary Shelley's *Frankenstein*, specifically Volume 1, and is appropriate for grades 9-12 in a high school English literature course. The questions assess students' comprehension of key plot points, character relationships, and literary elements from the novel's opening section. Students need strong reading comprehension skills to track the complex narrative structure, character development, and thematic elements. The quiz covers essential story elements including Victor Frankenstein's background and motivations, his relationship with family members like Elizabeth Lavenza and his friend Henry Clerval, the creation of the monster and Victor's subsequent illness, and the tragic murder of William that leads to Justine's false accusation. Students must understand both explicit plot details and implicit character motivations, such as Victor's obsession with creating life and his horror at his success, as well as atmospheric elements like mood and setting that contribute to the Gothic nature of the novel. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying classic literature in grades 8-12. The assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a reading comprehension check after students complete Volume 1, a review tool before class discussions of major themes, or a formative assessment to gauge student understanding before moving to subsequent volumes. Teachers can use this quiz as a homework assignment to ensure students are keeping up with assigned reading, as a warm-up activity to begin class discussions about Victor's character development, or as preparation for more advanced analytical writing assignments about Gothic literature and Romantic themes. The quiz aligns with Common Core standards RL.9-10.1 and RL.9-10.3, which focus on citing textual evidence to support analysis and analyzing how complex characters develop over the course of a text, as well as RL.9-10.2 for determining themes and analyzing their development throughout the narrative.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Frankenstein’s closest friend?

Elizabeth Lavenza

Henry Clerval

Robert Walton

Alphonse Frankenstein

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CCSS.RL.8.1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

What two major events happened to Frankenstein when he was seventeen?

His brother died and he decided to quit school.
His father died and he decided to visit the Arctic.
His mother died and he went to the university at Ingolstadt to study.
His mother died and he gave up on his own life.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How did Frankenstein feel when his experiment succeeded, and the creature came to life?

He was ecstatic and jubilant.
He was afraid and resigned.
He was excited and happy.
He was horrified and disgusted.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

Who took care of Frankenstein during his illness?

Elizabeth Lavenza
Henry Clerval
Alphonse Frankenstein
Caroline Frankenstein

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

What happened to Frankenstein the day after he completed his creation?

He decided to continue with his research.
He became disillusioned with life for the rest of his days.
He became adamant about bringing other things to life.
He became ill with a fever and delirium for several months.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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What is a major mood in the novel Frankenstein?

happiness
fun
joy
loneliness

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was accused of committing the murder?

Jean-Claude, one of the servants, was accused of committing the murder.
Justine, who lived with the family, was accused of committing the murder.
Frankenstein’s brother was accused of committing the murder.
Frank, one of the boy’s friends, was accused of committing the murder.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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