Exploring Chapter 1 of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Who is Frankenstein written by?

• Mary Shelley
• Jane Austen
• Edgar Allan Poe
• Victor Frankenstein

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Who did Victor's father take care of after their parent passed away?

• Elizabeth Lavenza

• Henry Clerval

• Caroline Beaufort

• William Frankenstein

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Who were Victor's closest companions during his childhood?

• Elizabeth and William

• Elizabeth and Henry

• Henry and William

• Elizabeth and Caroline

What sparked Victor's interest in science?

• A book by Albertus Magnus

• A lecture by his father

• His friendship with Henry

• An electrical storm

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What was a significant issue introduced in Victor's story?

• The role of women in the early 19th century

• The importance of wealth

• The discovery of electricity

• The creation of the monster

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What was a surprising aspect of the portrayal of women in the novel, considering Mary Shelley's background?

• Their roles as scientists

• Their educational achievements

• Their need to be cared for by men

• Their independence

What did Victor's reading list mainly consist of?

• Modern scientists

• Alchemists and ancient scientists

• Fictional novels

• 19th-century poets

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What change did Shelley make in the 1831 edition regarding Elizabeth?

• Made her Victor's sister

• Made her a scientist

• Removed her from the story

• Made her unrelated to Victor

How did Shelley alter the relationship between Victor and Elizabeth in the 1831 edition?

• They were no longer related

• They became siblings

• Their engagement was called off

• They became cousins