Mary Shelley Frankenstein

What book is she famous for?

• Dracula

• Frankenstein

• Alice in Wonderland

• A Christmas Carol

When was Frankenstein first published?

• 1846

• 1799

• 1818

• 1809

Where was the idea of Frankenstein born?

• Switzerland

• Italy

• England

• Spain

What literary genre did she influence the most?

• Gothic

• Romantic

• Drama

• Adventure

What scientific theory influenced the creation of Frankenstein?

• Heliocentrism

• The Theory of Evolution by Darwin

• Galvanism

• Theory of Relativity

At what age did Mary Shelley begin writing 'Frankenstein'?

• 21 years old

• 18 years old

• 30 years old

• 25 years old

Answer explanation

Mary Shelley began writing 'Frankenstein' at 18 years old, making the correct answer choice B: 18 years old.

What tragic event influenced the writing of 'Frankenstein'?

• The death of her first child

• A natural disaster

• The loss of a close friend

• A public scandal

Answer explanation

The tragic event that influenced the writing of 'Frankenstein' was the death of her first child.

What is a key theme in 'Frankenstein'?

• Political intrigue

• Romance

• Adventure

• Creation and responsibility

Answer explanation

The key theme in 'Frankenstein' is creation and responsibility, as seen through the consequences of Victor Frankenstein's creation of the monster.

Which book did the creature in 'Frankenstein' not find in the leather portmanteau?

• The Sorrows of Young Werther

• Paradise Lost

• Plutarch's Lives

• Ruins of Empires

Answer explanation

The creature did not find 'Ruins of Empires' in the leather portmanteau, making it the correct choice.

What does the creature learn from observing the cottagers in 'Frankenstein'?

• Farming

• Cooking

• Language and reading

• Hunting

Answer explanation

The creature learns language and reading by observing the cottagers in 'Frankenstein'.