Exploring Frankenstein: Chapters 1 and 2

What is the setting introduced in Chapter 1?

• A deserted island with sandy beaches and palm trees.

• A futuristic space station orbiting a distant planet.

• A small, quiet town surrounded by dense forests and mountains.

• A bustling city with skyscrapers and busy streets.

Who is the narrator of the letters in Chapter 1?

• Victor Frankenstein

• Elizabeth Lavenza

• Henry Clerval

• Robert Walton

What is the primary purpose of Walton's letters?

• To describe scientific experiments.

• To communicate thoughts and feelings.

• To outline a business plan.

• To provide financial advice.

How does Walton describe his feelings about his journey?

• Walton feels excited yet apprehensive about his journey.

• Walton is solely fearful of his journey.

• Walton feels indifferent about his journey.

• Walton is completely uninterested in his journey.

What does Victor Frankenstein reveal about his childhood in Chapter 2?

• He was indifferent to science during his childhood.

• Elizabeth was a distant cousin he rarely saw.

• Victor had a troubled relationship with his parents.

• Victor Frankenstein reveals that he had a loving family, a close bond with Elizabeth, and an early interest in science.

What influences Victor's interest in science according to Chapter 2?

• Victor's interest in modern scientific methods.

• Victor's family's influence on his career choice.

• Victor's fascination with astronomy.

• Victor's early readings of alchemists' works.

Who are Victor's closest family members mentioned in Chapter 2?

• Alphonse Frankenstein, Caroline Beaufort Frankenstein, Elizabeth Lavenza

• Justine Moritz

• William Frankenstein

• Henry Clerval

What role does nature play in Victor's early life as described in Chapter 2?

• Nature has no impact on Victor's interests or education.

• Nature is a source of fear and anxiety for Victor.

• Nature only serves as a backdrop to Victor's scientific pursuits.

• Nature serves as a source of inspiration and solace for Victor, shaping his curiosity and passion for knowledge.

What is the significance of the books Victor reads in Chapter 2?

• The books are a distraction from Victor's family responsibilities.

• The books symbolize Victor's desire for wealth and power.

• The books represent Victor's interest in poetry and literature.

• The books signify Victor's early fascination with science and foreshadow his later obsession with creating life.

How does Victor's ambition begin to take shape in these chapters?

• Victor's ambition is driven by a desire for fame and recognition.

• Victor's ambition is focused on achieving wealth through his discoveries.

• Victor seeks to create a new species for personal gain.

• Victor's ambition is shaped by his obsession with uncovering the secrets of life and death through intense study and experimentation.