Frankenstein Letters I - IV

Which character wrote the letters, which begin the novel?

• Victor Frankenstein
• Robert Walton
• The Creature
• Margaret Saville

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What is the definition of 'allusion?'

• Another way to say "illusion"
• A metaphor
• Reference to a historical or literary figure/work/idea
• The main idea of a novel

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In which letter does Robert Walton describe meeting Dr. Frankenstein?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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Robert Walton is addressing the letters to his....?

• Mother
• Brother
• Sister
• Cousin

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Dr. Frankenstein tells Robert Walton, "Nothing can alter my destiny: listen to my history, and you will see..." This most nearly means which of the following?

• Frankenstein believes that he controls his fate.
• Frankenstein wants to change his past. 
• Frankenstein's future has already been determined by his past. 
• Frankenstein does not believe in destiny. 

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What is Walton attempting to locate?

• Northern passage through the Artic
• South Pole
• Alaska
• An escaped fugitive

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Why was Frankenstein in the Arctic?

• He wanted to be alone.
• He was pursuing Robert Walton
• He was pursuing Elizabeth Lavenza
• He was pursuing the monster.

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What does Walton desire when he writes his second letter?

• home cooked food
• to see his sister
• a friend
• money and warmer clothing

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How did Robert feel about his guest?

• He liked Frankenstein, but realized they had nothing in common.
• He did not like Frankenstein, he was too eccentric.
• He liked Frankenstein, and hoped they would become friends.
• He did not like Frankenstein at all. 

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Why does the man agree to tell Walton his story?

• to entertain Walton
• to convince Walton to help him
• to receive advice
• to warn Walton

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