Unit 4D - Lead-in

What historical event in 1815 contributed to Mary Shelley and her companions spending their vacation indoors, leading to the inspiration for "Frankenstein"?

• A massive earthquake in Europe

• The eruption of Mount Tambora

• A severe winter storm across the continent

• A widespread plague

What literary challenge, proposed by Lord Byron, inspired Mary Shelley to write "Frankenstein"?

• To write the longest epic poem

• To create the most chilling ghost story

• To compose a romantic tragedy

• To translate an ancient text

In Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein," who is the character referred to as "Frankenstein"?

• The nameless monster

• Dr. Victor Frankenstein, the monster's creator

• Mary Shelley, the author

• Lord Byron, who inspired the story

Mary Shelley subtitled her novel "The Modern Prometheus." To what Greek mythological figure does "Prometheus" refer?

• Zeus, the king of the gods

• A Titan who stole fire from the gods and gave it to humanity

• Hercules, a hero known for his strength

• Hades, the god of the underworld

Which personal tragedy deeply affected Mary Shelley and influenced Frankenstein?

• The death of her father

• Her mother’s death after childbirth

• Her sister’s disappearance

• Her family's exile from England