8C Assessment Review

1. Reread this sentence from paragraph 5:

By the dim and yellow light of the moon, as it forced its way through the windowshutters, I beheld the wretch—the miserable monster whom I had created.

Which TWO words show what Frankenstein means by “wretch”?

• dim

• monster

• forced

• miserable

• created

2. 2. Which of the following best describes the setting of the excerpt?

"It was on a dreary night of November that I beheld the accomplishment of my toils." - Paragraph 1 - Vol I, Ch 4

• temperate, sunny weather

• gloomy, stormy night

• warm summer night

3. Read this sentence from paragraph 3 of Vol I, Ch 4. “Unable to endure the aspect of the being I had created, I rushed out of the room, and threw myself on the bed in my clothes, endeavouring to seek a few moments of forgetfulness”. The reader can infer that Frankenstein feels ____ at the sight of his creation.

• disgust

• shame

• apathy

• envy

4. 4. What sentence from paragraph 6 of Vol II, Ch 2 best supports that Victor sees the creature as less than human?

• “Devil! Do you dare approach me?"

• "And do not you fear the fierce vengeance of my arm wreaked on your miserable head?"

• "Begone, vile insect!"

• "Or rather stay, that I may trample you to dust!"

5. Which definition best matches the word bound as it is used in paragraph 7 of Vol II Ch 2?

• To move by leaps

• obligated

• attached to physically

• Connected in emotional or spiritual manner

6. In paragraph 13, the creature says that the “caves of ice” are a “dwelling” for him. Why does the creature live in caves?

• 1. The creature needs privacy to create plans to kill all humans.

• 1. Humans do not want to live near him because of his appearance.

• 1. The creature wants to live by himself.

• 1. The creature loves the cold and would rather live in the caves.

7. Throughout the text, the creature is rejected by humans. What does the word rejected mean?

• accepted

• others refuse to show affection

• Discarded due to not meeting standards

8. Paraphrase this sentence from paragraph 14 of Vol II, ch 2:

"Shall I not then hate them who abhor me?"

Shouldn't I hate people who ____ me?

• physically hurt

• disappoint

• hate

9. Paraphrase this sentence from paragraph 14 of Vol II, Ch 2:

 "The guilty are allowed, by human laws, bloody as they may be, to speak in their own defence before they are condemned. Listen to me, Frankenstein."

People are allowed to defend themselves before they are found guilty. So you need to ____ to me.

• listen

• obey

• defend

10. What is the main difference between what Victor and the Creature want in the excerpt?

• Victor wants an apology from the Creature, but the Creature wants to explain his motives.

• Victor wants to hurt the Creature, but the Creature wants him to listen.

• Victor wants to forgive the Creature, but the Creature wants to continue suffering.

• There is not a difference because they both want the same thing.