Frankenstein Mini Language Unit

Read the passage from 'The Experimental Times'. What was one of the most popular books in the 1800s that was written about the monster and the forces needed to bring it to life?

• Frankenstein

• Dracula

• The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

• The Picture of Dorian Gray

Answer explanation

The most popular book in the 1800s about a monster and the forces needed to bring it to life is 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley. It explores themes of creation and responsibility, making it a significant work of that era.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.W.8.9A

Which of the following statements correctly compares and contrasts a human and Frankenstein's creature?

• Both have human-like emotions, but only humans are naturally born.

• Humans are created by science, while Frankenstein's creature is born naturally.

• Both are identical in every way.

• Frankenstein's creature is more intelligent than any human.

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights that both humans and Frankenstein's creature experience emotions, but only humans are born naturally, emphasizing a key difference in their origins.

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CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.5

Read the passage from 'The Experimental Times'. True or False: Victor is haunted by his mistake of creating the monster.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True. Victor is deeply troubled by his decision to create the monster, which leads to tragic consequences. His regret and guilt haunt him throughout the narrative.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.9A

True or False: The monster in the story is named Frankenstein.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The monster in the story is not named Frankenstein; rather, Frankenstein is the name of the scientist who created the monster. Therefore, the statement is False.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

What did Frankenstein’s monster look like?

• A green-skinned giant with bolts in his neck

• A small, furry creature with big eyes

• A ghostly figure with a white sheet

• A robot with metallic limbs

Answer explanation

Frankenstein's monster is famously depicted as a green-skinned giant with bolts in his neck, a look popularized by films and literature. The other options do not accurately represent this iconic character.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.W.8.9A

Where does the monster hide after running away from the laboratory?

• In the forest

• In the mountains

• In the city

• In the ocean

Answer explanation

The monster hides in the forest after escaping the laboratory, as it provides a secluded and natural environment for it to remain hidden from humans.

What happens to Frankenstein and his monster?

• They both survive and live happily.

• Frankenstein dies, and the monster disappears.

• The monster kills Frankenstein's family and then freezes

• Frankenstein and the monster become friends.

Answer explanation

In Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein", the tragic ending reveals that the monster kills Frankenstein in a fit of rage and then takes his own life, highlighting the themes of despair and the consequences of creation.

Write the irregular past tense form of the underlined verb on the line provided.

Victor loses track of the creature.

• lost

• loses

• lose

• loosed

Answer explanation

The irregular past tense of 'lose' is 'lost'. The other options do not represent the past tense form of the verb. 'Loses' is present tense, 'lose' is base form, and 'loosed' is a different verb meaning to release.

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CCSS.L.8.1B

Write the irregular past tense form of the underlined verb on the line provided.

The creature hides in the woods.

• hid

• hided

• hide

• hode

Answer explanation

The correct irregular past tense of 'hides' is 'hid'. The other options, 'hided', 'hide', and 'hode', are incorrect forms. 'Hid' is the accepted past tense for the verb 'hide'.

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CCSS.L.8.1B

Which conjunction can be used to combine the sentences: 'Mary wrote a long story.' and 'Her friend wrote a short story.'?

• NOR

• AND

• YET

• OR

• BUT

Answer explanation

The conjunction 'AND' is used to combine sentences that express similar ideas or actions. In this case, both sentences describe what Mary and her friend wrote, making 'AND' the correct choice to connect them.

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CCSS.W.8.3C