Understanding 'Frankenstein' and Mary Shelley

At what age did Mary Shelley begin writing 'Frankenstein'?

• 21 years old

• 18 years old

• 30 years old

• 25 years old

Answer explanation

Mary Shelley began writing 'Frankenstein' at 18 years old, making the correct answer choice B: 18 years old.

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What tragic event influenced the writing of 'Frankenstein'?

• The death of her first child

• A natural disaster

• The loss of a close friend

• A public scandal

Answer explanation

The tragic event that influenced the writing of 'Frankenstein' was the death of her first child.

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How was 'Frankenstein' originally published?

• Under her own name

• Anonymously

• As a serial in a magazine

• Under her husband's name

Answer explanation

'Frankenstein' was originally published anonymously, not under the author's own name or her husband's name.

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What is a key theme in 'Frankenstein'?

• Political intrigue

• Romance

• Adventure

• Creation and responsibility

Answer explanation

The key theme in 'Frankenstein' is creation and responsibility, as seen through the consequences of Victor Frankenstein's creation of the monster.

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Which book did the creature in 'Frankenstein' not find in the leather portmanteau?

• The Sorrows of Young Werther

• Paradise Lost

• Plutarch's Lives

• Ruins of Empires

Answer explanation

The creature did not find 'Ruins of Empires' in the leather portmanteau, making it the correct choice.

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What did Mary Shelley often read and translate?

• Only romantic novels

• Exclusively political essays

• Primarily scientific texts

• A wide range of literature including history and poetry

Answer explanation

Mary Shelley often read and translated a wide range of literature including history and poetry, not just one specific genre.

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What personal losses did Mary Shelley face around the time of writing 'Frankenstein'?

• Financial bankruptcy

• Loss of her children

• Loss of her parents

• Loss of her siblings

Answer explanation

Mary Shelley faced the loss of her children around the time of writing 'Frankenstein', making it the personal loss she experienced during that period.

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Who was NOT an influence on the character of Victor Frankenstein?

• John Polidori

• William Godwin

• Lord Byron

• Percy Bysshe Shelley

Answer explanation

John Polidori was NOT an influence on the character of Victor Frankenstein, unlike William Godwin, Lord Byron, and Percy Bysshe Shelley.

What genre does 'Frankenstein' belong to?

• Historical Fiction

• Autobiography

• Science Fiction

• Mystery

Answer explanation

'Frankenstein' belongs to the Science Fiction genre.

What does the creature learn from observing the cottagers in 'Frankenstein'?

• Farming

• Cooking

• Language and reading

• Hunting

Answer explanation

The creature learns language and reading by observing the cottagers in 'Frankenstein'.