Frankenstein: Letters

What is Walton attempting to locate?

• Northern passage through the Artic
• South Pole
• Alaska
• An escaped fugitive

Why was Victor Frankenstein in the Arctic?

• He wanted to be alone.

• He was pursuing Robert Walton

• He was pursuing Elizabeth Lavenza

• He was pursuing the monster.

What does Walton desire when he writes his second letter?

• home cooked food

• to see his sister

• a friend

• money and warmer clothing

What odd sight do the sailors first see?

• Northern lights

• dogs running wild

• a large man on a sled

• a ragged, haggard man trying to board their ship

Which of the following does NOT describe the man who boards Walton's ship:

• worn out and haggard

• European

• speaks English

• healthy

Why does the man agree to tell Walton his story?

• to entertain Walton
• to convince Walton to help him
• to receive advice
• to relieve himself of guilt

What is Walton's role as the man tells his story?

• to take notes of the story
• to tape record the story
• to contact the police
• to only listen to the story

Robert Walton is addressing the letters to his....?

• Mother
• Brother
• Sister
• Cousin

How did Robert feel about his guest?

• He liked Frankenstein, but realized they had nothing in common.
• He did not like Frankenstein, he was too eccentric.
• He liked Frankenstein, and hoped they would become friends.
• He did not like Frankenstein at all. 

Why does the man agree to tell Walton his story?

• to entertain Walton
• to convince Walton to help him
• to receive advice
• to warn Walton