Frankenstein by Edward Field

What is the theme of the poem?

• Treat people like you would like to be treated. 
• Do not judge people based on their appearance. 
• Choose your friends wisely. 
• Don't hesitate to make friends. 

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Who is the speaker of the poem? 

• David Field
• Someone who dislikes Frankenstein.
• Someone who wants to be Frankenstein's friend. 
• The narrator who feels that Frankenstein is not evil. 

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What does this particular line show about Frankenstein? 
"...tears come into the dear monster's eyes."

• He is transforming into a human. 
• He is depressed about the way the villagers treat him. 
• The monster is capable of having strong emotions. 
• The monster loves the song. 

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Which line from the text best supports why the old man is not afraid to welcome the monster into his home? 

• "The monster has never known kindness...", so he feels bad for the monster. 
• "The old man seats him at the table", so that he doesn't eat by himself. 
• "For the blind man has long dreamed of having a friend...", so he welcomes him. 
• "The the blind man puts a cigar in the monster's mouth", so he can become acclimated to society. 

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The blind man is symbolic and important to the theme of the poem.  What is significant about his blindness ? 

• Because he can't see, he becomes friends with the monster. 
• Because he can't see, he is lonely.
• Because he can't see, the monster will not harm him. 
• Because he cannot see, he senses that the monster is harmless; the monster's worth "inside" is felt and not his outside appearance. 

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Which of the following does NOT convey that the monster is learning about this society?

• The monster experiences life's simple pleasures, such as eating and smoking a cigar.

• The monster learns to show his emotion.

• The monster understands that the villagers will change their minds about him when they see that he has not harmed the old man.

• The monster appreciates a heartwarming spring song.

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What is the point of view of this poem?

• The first person narrator is the monster.
• The second person narrator is you, the reader.
• The third person narrator is a speaker outside the story.
• The first person narrator is the old
  blind man.

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Why are the villagers in the poem called ignorant?

• They think the monster is evil because he is ugly and makes noises.
• They think the monster is evil because he is very dangerous.
• They think the monster is dangerous because he is very evil.
• They think the monster makes ugly noises because he is evil.

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Why does the blind man welcome the monster?

• The blind man is afraid.
• The blind man is lonely.
• The blind man is brave.
• The blind man is old.

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Comparing the monster to a grunting banker is an example of what?

• It is an example of a metaphor.
• It is an example of personification.
• It is an example of a simile.
• It is an example of a hyperbole.

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