Frankenstein Volume One

What is the significance of Victor's dream about Elizabeth in Volume One?

• It foreshadows his future happiness with Elizabeth

• It symbolizes his guilt over creating the monster

• It represents his desire to return to his childhood

• It indicates his fear of death

Answer explanation

Victor's dream about Elizabeth symbolizes his guilt over creating the monster, highlighting the correct choice.

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How does Victor's reaction to his creation in Volume One reflect on his character?

• It shows his compassion and empathy

• It reveals his fear and repulsion

• It demonstrates his pride and satisfaction

• It indicates his curiosity and fascination

Answer explanation

Victor's reaction to his creation in Volume One reveals his fear and repulsion, highlighting the correct choice.

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How does Victor view his creation?

• With joy and pride

• With horror and fear

• With indifference

• With excitement

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Which literary device is prevalent in Victor's description of his creation in Volume One?

• Irony

• Simile

• Foreshadowing

• Personification

Answer explanation

Victor's description of his creation in Volume One is an example of foreshadowing, as it hints at future events in the story.

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How is the setting of Geneva significant in Volume One?

• It represents the pinnacle of scientific achievement

• It is a place of warmth and family for Victor

• It is where the monster first learns to speak

• It is the birthplace of the monster

Answer explanation

The setting of Geneva is significant in Volume One because it is a place of warmth and family for Victor.

What symbol in Volume One represents Victor's unchecked ambition?

• The lightning bolt

• The alchemy books

• The university

• The monster

Answer explanation

The symbol that represents Victor's unchecked ambition in Volume One is the monster.

Which character trait of Victor Frankenstein is most evident when he isolates himself to work on his experiments?

• Sociability

• Hubris

• Cowardice

• Pragmatism

Answer explanation

Victor Frankenstein's isolation to work on his experiments demonstrates his hubris, as he arrogantly believes he can create life without considering the consequences.

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What does Victor's interest in the works of Cornelius Agrippa, Paracelsus, and Albertus Magnus suggest about his character?

• He values modern science over ancient theories

• He is skeptical of unconventional ideas

• He is drawn to the mystical and the obscure

• He is a strict empiricist

Answer explanation

Victor's interest in the works of Agrippa, Paracelsus, and Magnus suggests he is drawn to the mystical and obscure, highlighting the correct choice.

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What does the creature's first moments of life symbolize in Volume One?

• The beauty of nature

• The innocence of a newborn

• The dangers of playing God

• The importance of family

Answer explanation

The creature's first moments of life symbolize the dangers of playing God.

Which of the following characters is the narrator?

• Victor Frankenstein

• Mr. Frankenstein

• Elizabeth

• Caroline

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