Frankenstein 1831 Letters - Chapter 5

Which of the following best explains Mary Shelley’s decision to begin the novel with a series of letters from Robert Walton to his sister?

• A. The letters from Walton to his sister foreshadow the future plot developments of the novel.
  

• B. The letters from Walton allow Shelley to begin the novel with an ominous and dark tone.
  

• C. The letters from Walton allow Shelley to develop a frame structure, or a story within a story.
  

• D. Novels in Shelley’s time always began with a series of letters to frame the story.
  

Which of the following statements best explains Frankenstein’s response to being rescued in Letter 4 (August 5th)?

• A. He is determined to continue his journey north, even at the expense of his health.
  

• B. He is afraid that the ship will pursue the giant figure and he wants to avoid it.
  

• C. He does not speak the language and is unable to communicate with the men on the ship.
  

• D. He does not trust the foreign sailors until he recognizes that Walton is European.
  

Which of these inferences about Walton’s feelings towards Frankenstein is best supported by Letter 4 (August 13th)?

• A. Walton believes that Frankenstein’s strange behavior makes the crew feel uncomfortable.
  

• B. Walton worries that Frankenstein’s misery makes him reckless and a danger.
  

• C. Walton is grateful for Frankenstein’s appearance because he brings joy to the crew.
  

• D. Walton is impressed by Frankenstein’s culture, intelligence, and wisdom.
  

Letter 4 (August 19th) adds to the development of the plot mainly by?

• A. introducing Frankenstein’s story
  

• B. introducing the theme of betrayal
  

• C. challenging Walton’s reliability
  

• D. challenging Frankenstein’s reliability
  

Which of the following most closely describes Victor Frankenstein’s relationship to Elizabeth Lavanza?

• A. Elizabeth is Victor’s neighbor who he has always loved.
  

• B. Elizabeth is Victor’s beloved cousin and childhood playmate.
  

• C. Elizabeth is Victor’s half-sister from a previous marriage.
  

• D. Elizabeth is Victor’s intended future wife.
  

Which of these inferences about Frankenstein’s childhood is best supported by the text?

• A. Frankenstein’s early childhood was unhappy, which led him to seek joy through learning.
  

• B. Frankenstein’s passion for natural philosophy was encouraged by his father.
  

• C. Frankenstein preferred playing and exploring, rather than learning and studying.
  

• D. Frankenstein had a childhood passion for science and a preoccupation with death.
  

Which of the following statements best explains Frankenstein’s intentions as he works on his creation?

• A. Frankenstein wants to transfer his consciousness to the creature so he can live forever.
  

• B. Frankenstein wants to enlist dark magic in order to animate his dangerous creation.
  

• C. Frankenstein believes that he is contributing to a positive scientific breakthrough.
  

• D. Frankenstein believes that he can create a new species of super humans to be used in war.
  

Which of these ideas about Frankenstein’s feelings towards his creation is best supported by the text?

• A. Frankenstein’s feelings toward his creation change quickly and dramatically.
  

• B. Frankenstein is ecstatic about his success and feels tremendous pride in the being.
  

• C. Frankenstein feels that his own exhaustion is reflected in the creature's physical appearance.
  

• D. Frankenstein believes that this is the fulfillment of his dream.
  

Which of the following themes is best represented by Frankenstein’s dream, the night after he succeeds in bringing his creation to life?

• A. spirituality
  

• B. mother-daughter relationships
  

• C. romance
  

• D. life and death
  

Which song was a "graveyard smash," "caught on in a flash," and was "the hit of the land?"

• Monster Mash

• Transylvania Twist

• Time Warp

• Thiller