PRACTICE Frankenstein Test

In the selection from Frankenstein, what items does the Creature find that have a great effect on him? Choose two options.

• an ancient map

• Victor's journal

• a satchel full of books

• Mr. DeLacey's hankerchief

In the selection from Frankenstein, in what way does the Creature view himself as similar to Adam in Paradise Lost?

• In his perfection

• in his isolation

• in his learning

• in his sorrow

In the selection from Frankenstein, why does the Creature approach DeLacey rather than one of the other cottagers?

• DeLacey can not see him

• He plays inspiring music

• He seems unusually king

• He has much worldly knowledge

In the selection from Frankenstein, what does the Creature vow to do if Victor builds him a mate?

• He will live quietly, reporting only to his master.

• He will stop stealing kids and lambs from the villagers.

• He will move to South America, far from human habitation.

• He will spend the rest of his life making up for his misdeeds.

In the selection from Frankenstein, how does Victor feel as he returns to Geneva?

• dazed and tormented

• sympathetic and tender

• relieved and encouraged

• unappreciated and unprotected

In the selection from Frankenstein, what is one important effect of the Creature’s reading?

• It reveals aspects of his own past and future.

• It convinces him that he needs to learn more.

• It persuades him to record his own feelings and ideas.

• It opens his mind to new experiences and understandings.

Which of these lines from Frankenstein best supports one important effect of the Creature’s reading?

• It reveals aspects of his own past and future.

• It convinces him that he needs to learn more.

• It persuades him to record his own feelings and ideas.

• The cottage of my protectors had been the only school in which I had studied human nature, but this book developed new and mightier scenes of action.

In the selection from Frankenstein, what does the Creature most hope for from the people he calls his “protectors”?

• to learn their reactions

• to gain their friendship

• to earn their gratitude

• to join their family

Which sentence from Frankenstein best supports what the Creature most hopes for from the people he calls his “protectors”?

• I learned, from the views of social life which it developed, to admire their virtues and to deprecate the vices of mankind.

• They did not appear rich, but they were contented and happy; their feelings were serene and peaceful, while mine became every day more tumultuous.

• The more I saw of them, the greater became my desire to claim their protection and kindness; my heart yearned to be known and loved by these amiable creatures; to see their sweet looks directed towards me with affection was the utmost limit of my ambition.

• My voice, although harsh, had nothing terrible in it; I thought, therefore, that if in the absence of his children I could gain the good will and mediation of the old De Lacey, I might by his means be tolerated by my younger protectors.

"I wept bitterly, and clasping my hands in agony, I exclaimed, "Oh! stars and clouds and winds, ye are all about to mock me; if ye really pity me, crush sensation and memory; let me become as nought; but if not, depart, depart, and leave me in darkness."

Which of the following is the most likely conclusion to be drawn about Victor, based on the following excerpt from Frankenstein?

• He fears ridicule and scorn.

• He is filled with grief and self-pity.

• He is in excruciating physical pain.

• He appreciates the glories of nature.