Frankenstein Ch. 14-20 Quiz

What is the primary reason the creature decides to approach the De Lacey family in these chapters?

• To frighten them as part of his revenge on humanity.

• To learn more about their language and culture.

• To ask for their help in creating a companion.

• To make friends and be accepted by them.

How does the creature learn to speak and understand language?

• By instinct, as he was created with the ability to understand language.

• By listening to the De Lacey family and practicing in secret.

• Victor Frankenstein teaches him before abandoning him.

• He finds books and teaches himself.

What book does the creature find in the woods, which profoundly impacts his understanding of humanity?

• Paradise Lost by John Milton.

• The Sorrows of Young Werther by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

• Plutarch's Lives.

• Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.

What is the creature's reaction upon seeing his reflection for the first time?

• He is pleased and admires his beauty.

• He is indifferent, having no concept of beauty or ugliness.

• He is horrified and filled with despair at his monstrous appearance.

• He does not recognize himself and is confused.

Why does the creature save a girl from drowning?

• To prove to himself that he is not a monster.

• In hopes that she will befriend him.

• He acts on instinct without thinking about his actions.

• To get revenge on Victor by showing he is better than his creator.

What is the creature's demand of Victor Frankenstein?

• To destroy him so he can no longer suffer.

• To introduce him to society and help him find a place in the world.

• To create a female companion for him.

• To take him back and care for him as a father would.

How does the creature justify his murders to Victor?

• By claiming that he was born evil and could not control his actions.

• By blaming Victor for abandoning him and not teaching him right from wrong.

• By stating that humanity's rejection and cruelty drove him to violence.

• By arguing that he was seeking justice for the wrongs done to him.

What is the creature's reaction when the De Lacey family sees him for the first time?

• They welcome him with open arms, happy to meet someone the creature has spoken so highly of.

• They are terrified and react violently, causing the creature to flee.

• They are curious and ask him many questions about where he comes from.

• They faint from shock, giving the creature time to escape.