Exploring Themes and Characters in Frankenstein Volume 2 Chapter 2

Victor seeks solace in nature to combat his depression. During a retreat, he encounters the monster he created, who pleads for understanding and companionship. The monster compares himself to figures from 'Paradise Lost', highlighting his loneliness and rejection. Victor realizes his failure as a creator and fears the monster's intelligence and potential threat.

What activity did Victor engage in to feel better initially?

• Writing in his journal

• Talking to a friend

• Spending a day in nature

• Reading a book

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What did Victor see running towards him with superhuman speed?

• A ghost

• The monster

• A fellow hiker

• A wild animal

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How did Victor initially react to seeing the monster?

• He welcomed it

• He ignored it

• He tried to attack it

• He ran away

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What did the monster say he ought to be?

• Adam

• A friend

• A king

• A hero

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Which literary work does the monster reference when comparing himself to Adam and Satan?

• The Bible

• Divine Comedy

• Paradise Lost

• The Odyssey

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What does the monster demand from Victor?

• A new home

• A mate

• Money

• Freedom

What realization does Victor come to about his duties?

• He should leave the monster alone

• He has not upheld his duties as a creator

• He should create more monsters

• He should destroy the monster

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Where do Victor and the monster go to hear the monster's story?

• A cave

• A mountain peak

• A forest

• The monster's hut

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What makes the monster a formidable foe according to Victor?

• His physical strength

• His speed

• His intelligence and learning

• His appearance

Why does Victor fear the monster?

• Because of his brute strength

• Because of his hideous appearance

• Because of his intelligence and cunning

• Because of his speed

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