Frankenstein Chapters 5-6

How does Victor describe the creature after it is brought to life?

• Magnificent and awe-inspiring

• Grotesque and horrifying

• Ordinary and unremarkable

• Beautiful and angelic

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Which literary device is most prominent in the description of the creature’s eyes and physical features?

• Hyperbole

• Symbolism

• Imagery

• Irony

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What is Victor’s immediate reaction to the creature’s animation?

• He feels proud of his success.

• He is filled with regret and terror.

• He attempts to communicate with it.

• He decides to destroy it immediately.

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What theme is introduced through Victor’s reaction to his creation?

• The power of nature over man

• The dangers of unchecked ambition

• The inevitability of fate

• The pursuit of knowledge for societal progress

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Victor dreams of Elizabeth turning into a corpse. This is an example of which literary device?

• Foreshadowing

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Allusion

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How does Elizabeth’s letter reflect her character and relationship with Victor?

• It demonstrates her bitterness and jealousy.

• It shows her loyalty and concern for Victor.

• It reveals her desire to escape their engagement.

• It highlights her disinterest in Victor’s wellbeing.

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What role does Henry Clerval play in Victor’s recovery?

• He provides physical medicine for Victor.

• He removes Victor from his studies and cares for him emotionally.

• He forces Victor to focus on his experiments.

• He encourages Victor to confront the creature.

Elizabeth mentions Justine Moritz in her letter. What does this reference suggest about the themes of the story?

• The importance of justice and family loyalty

• The value of education and intellectual pursuits

• The inevitability of scientific progress

• The dangers of ambition and hubris

What is the effect of contrasting Victor’s mental state with Clerval’s enthusiasm for learning and travel?

• It highlights the negative impact of isolation and obsession.

• It emphasizes Victor’s superior intelligence.

• It shows Clerval’s lack of understanding of Victor’s work.

• It proves that Victor was justified in his actions.

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How does Victor’s reluctance to share the details of his experiments with Clerval contribute to the narrative?

• It maintains suspense and mystery.

• It creates a bond of trust between the characters.

• It demonstrates Victor’s arrogance.

• It foreshadows Clerval’s eventual involvement in the experiments.

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