Frankenstein by Edward Field

Why do the villagers think the monster is dangerous?

• He has knobs sticking out of his neck and giant stitches across his body.

• He cannot talk and sounds scary.

• They think he is dangerous because he is ugly and makes ugly noises.

Does the speaker share the villagers' view that the monster is evil and dangerous?

• Yes, the speaker thinks the monster is evil.

• The speaker doesn't agree with the villagers and says they are ignorant.

• Yes, the speaker thinks the monster is dangerous.

Why does the monster "rear back roaring in terror"?

• He does not know how to eat.

• He cannot speak so he roars when upset.

• He doesn't recognize kindness.

Why is the old man so quick to welcome the monster into his house?

• The old man wants to play a trick on the monster.

• The old man plans to steal from the monster.

• The old man has "long dreamed of having a friend" to experience life with.

What does the old man teach the monster to do?

• Eat, drink, say some words

• Laugh

• Dance and play the violin

How is the monster's behavior while he is with the old man?

• He smiles for the first time in his life.

• He roars in anger.

• He is terrified to follow the old man's directions.

What does the poem say will happen to the monster when the mob finds him?

• He will plunge to his death.

• They will welcome the monster with open arms.

• They will continue to chase the monster with sticks and stones.

How does the monster feel when he is with the old man?

• Joy

• Pain

• Fear

What does the speaker have to say about whether the monster's brief brush with life was worth it?

• It is just as well that he is unaware... that the mob will find him and pursue him.

• He should have known that he was going to end up dying.

• The monster doesn't deserve to be happy.

What is the theme of Frankenstein?

• We should not judge others by their appearance.

• Old musicians cannot be trusted.

• If you're a monster, you are doomed to a sad lonely life.