My Perspectives Frankenstein

In the selection from Frankenstein, what two items does the Creature find that have a great effect on him?

• an ancient map and Victor's journal

• an ancient map and a satchel full of books

• Agatha's handkerchief and Victor's journal

• a satchel full of books and Victor's journal

In what way does the Creature view himself as similar to Adam in Paradise Lost?

• in his perfection

• in his isolation

• in his learning

• in his sorrow

Why does the Creature approach Old Man DeLacey rather than one of the other cottagers?

• De Lacey cannot see him

• De Lacey plays the guitar

• De Lacey seems unusually kind

• De Lacey has much worldly knowledge

What does the Creature vow to do if Victor builds him a mate?

• He will live quietly, reporting only to his master

• He will stop stealing kids and lambs from the villagers

• He will move to South America, far from other humans

• He will spend the rest of his life making up for his misdeeds

How does Victor feel as he returns to Geneva?

• dazed and tormented

• sympathetic and tender

• relieved and encouraged

• unappreciated and unprotected

What does the Creature most hope for from the people he calls his "protectors"?

• to learn their reactions

• to gain their friendship

• to earn their gratitude

• to join their family

When the Creature reads the books, what is one important effect of his reading?

• It reveals aspects of his own past and future

• It convinces him that he needs to learn more

• It persuades him to record his own feelings and ideas

• It opens his mind to new experiences and understandings

What is the biggest difference between chapter 15 and chapter 17?

• A difference in tone

• A sudden flashback in time

• A change in the narrative point of view

• A transformation to a more pleasant setting

What is Victor's conflicting feeling towards the Creature as seen by this quote: "I compassionated him and sometimes felt a wish to console him, but...I saw the filthy mass that moved and talked, my heart sickened..."

• control and scientific ability

• sympathy and physical loathing

• responsibility to the Creature and humanity

• understanding of the Creature and the cottagers

The Creature is jealous of Satan because

• Satan has friends- demons and others

• Satan has a good place to live

• Satan doesn't have to worry about finding food

• Satan can do whatever he wants