Frankenstein Quiz

Who directed the 1994 film 'Mary Shelley's Frankenstein'?

• Mel Brooks

• Alex Da Corte

• Kenneth Branagh

• Jim Sharman

What inspired Ahmed Saadawi to write 'Frankenstein in Baghdad'?

• A dream about a monster

• A love for horror novels

• A personal incident in Baghdad

• A desire to reimagine a classic

According to Suzanne Weyn, what was the inspiration for her book 'Dr. Frankenstein's Daughters'?

• A request from her publisher

• A brainstorming session with her husband

• A fascination with Frankenstein's children

• The National Theater version of Frankenstein

What was John Logan's motivation for bringing the Creature back to Mary Shelley in 'Penny Dreadful'?

• To pay homage to Mary Shelley

• To explore the loneliness of the Creature

• To rebel against previous movie adaptations

• To create a new version of the story

Why does Frankenstein resonate with audiences today?

• It asks important questions about life and identity

• It explores the limits of science

• It is a classic fairy tale for adults

• It reflects society's fear of the unknown

How did Kenneth Branagh approach the portrayal of the Creature in his film adaptation?

• He used CGI to create a completely new look

• He focused on the emotional performance of the actor

• He emphasized the scars and stitches on the Creature's body

• He made the Creature look hairless and unearthly

What was the goal of the opera composer Mark Grey in casting the Creature in 'Frankenstein'?

• To make the Creature resemble a Scandinavian

• To give the Creature a deep bass voice

• To create a more terrifying version of the Creature

• To make the Creature appear androgynous

According to Barbara Field, why is the story of Frankenstein still relevant today?

• It explores the responsibility of science

• It shows the consequences of playing God

• It reflects society's fear of the unknown

• It asks why we are afraid of what is different

What was Mel Brooks' reason for making 'Young Frankenstein' in black-and-white?

• To make the film look more like a classic

• To create a more eerie and scary atmosphere

• To pay homage to the original Frankenstein films

• To save money on production costs

How did Nick Dear balance faithfulness to the novel with modern appeal in his play adaptation of Frankenstein?

• He set the play in a futuristic time period

• He focused on the father-son relationship

• He used Victorian language and settings

• He added contemporary elements to the story