Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Quiz

What is the prevailing literary trend that Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is associated with?

• Realism

• Romanticism

• Naturalism

• Modernism

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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Who was Mary Shelley's mother and what did she advocate for?

• Charlotte Bronte, abolition of slavery

• Mary Wollstonecraft, women's rights

• Emily Dickinson, environmental conservation

• Jane Austen, women's rights

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

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CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the central fixation of the characters in Frankenstein related to the social context?

• The role of religion

• The concept of monarchy

• The power of modern science

• The idea of natural human birth

What is the main economic aspect discussed in the context of Frankenstein?

• Communism

• Socialism

• Feudalism

• Capitalism

What literary theory does romanticism reject?

• Modernism

• Postmodernism

• Rationality

• Naturalism

What political movements were influenced by romanticism?

• Industrial Revolution

• American Revolution

• French Revolution

• Russian Revolution

What is the metaphorical significance of the monster in Frankenstein in the economic context?

• Metaphor for technological advancement

• Representation of industrialization

• Symbol of colonialism

• Sign of cultural revolution

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

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CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the role of Victor Frankenstein in the economic context of the novel?

• A supporter of the slave trade

• A symbol of economic equality

• A representative of the working class

• A stand-in for British imperialist authorities

What is the main theme of romanticism in the literary context?

• Love of nature and mythology

• Promotion of hyper-rationality

• Celebration of industrialization

• Emphasis on scientific empiricism

What is the significance of Mary Shelley's parentage in the social context of Frankenstein?

• Effect of her upbringing in a rural setting

• Impact of her mother's feminist advocacy

• Role of her siblings in shaping the novel

• Influence of her father's political views