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Frankenstein Test Review

Total questions: 104

Worksheet time: 2hrs 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Who is the author of the novel Frankenstein?
a)
Mary Shelley
b)
Robert Walton
c)
Lord Byron
d)
Victor Frankenstein
2.
What is the definition of 'allusion?'
a)
Another way to say "illusion"
b)
A metaphor
c)
Reference to a historical or literary figure/work/idea
d)
The main idea of a novel
3.
What is Walton attempting to locate?
a)
Northern passage through the Artic
b)
South Pole
c)
Alaska
d)
An escaped fugitive
4.
Why was Frankenstein in the Arctic?
a)
He wanted to be alone.
b)
He was pursuing Robert Walton
c)
He was pursuing Elizabeth Lavenza
d)
He was pursuing the monster.
5.
What does Walton desire when he writes his second letter?
a)
home cooked food
b)
to see his sister
c)
a friend
d)
money and warmer clothing
6.
What characteristic of Walton makes him an ideal listener of Frankenstein’s story?
a)
Walton believes in the marvelous
b)
Walton is desperate to hear an interesting story
c)
Walton is out of touch with reality
d)
Walton is interested in science
7.
What odd sight do the sailors first see?
a)
Northern lights
b)
dogs running wild
c)
a large man on a sled
d)
a haggard man trying to board their ship
8.
Which of the following does NOT describe the man who boards Walton's ship:
a)
haggard
b)
European
c)
speaks English
d)
healthy
9.
Why does the man agree to tell Walton his story?
a)
to entertain Walton
b)
to convince Walton to help him
c)
to receive advice
d)
to relieve himself of guilt
10.
What is Walton's role as the man tells his story?
a)
to take notes of the story
b)
to tape record the story
c)
to contact the police
d)
to only listen to the story
11.
In which letter does Robert Walton describe meeting Dr. Frankenstein?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
12.
Robert Walton is addressing the letters to his....?
a)
Mother
b)
Brother
c)
Sister
d)
Cousin
13.
Dr. Frankenstein tells Robert Walton, "Nothing can alter my destiny: listen to my history, and you will see..." This most nearly means which of the following?
a)
Frankenstein believes that he controls his fate.
b)
Frankenstein wants to change his past. 
c)
Frankenstein's future has already been determined by his past. 
d)
Frankenstein does not believe in destiny. 
14.
How did Robert feel about his guest?
a)
He liked Frankenstein, but realized they had nothing in common.
b)
He did not like Frankenstein, he was too eccentric.
c)
He liked Frankenstein, and hoped they would become friends.
d)
He did not like Frankenstein at all. 
15.
Why does the man agree to tell Walton his story?
a)
to entertain Walton
b)
to convince Walton to help him
c)
to receive advice
d)
to warn Walton
16.

Elizabeth becomes ill during chapter three with...

a)

Scarlet Fever

b)

Typhoid

c)

Bubonic Plague

d)

Dysentary

17.
1. What does Victor find out when he landed in Paris?
a)
a) he was overjoyed to be in Paris
b)
b) he was exhausted and needed rest before continuing their journey
c)
c) he was disappointed in the city of Paris
d)
d) he was greeted by their friends and family
18.
2. Why did Victor's father want them to seek amusement in society?
a)
a) Because he thought it would distract them from their suffering
b)
b) Because he wanted him to make new friends
c)
c) Because he wanted them to experience the culture of Paris
d)
d) Because he believed it would cure their illness
19.
3. How did Victor feel about society?
a)
a) he loved being around people and found them fascinating
b)
b) he abhorred the face of man and felt he had no right to share their company
c)
c) he was indifferent towards society and preferred to be alone
d)
d) he admired society but felt he was not worthy of its company
20.
4. Who did Victor feel responsible for the deaths of?
a)
a) Justine, William, and Henry
b)
b) Justine, Elizabeth, and Ernest
c)
c) Justine, Victor's father, and Elizabeth
d)
d) Justine, Victor's father, and Ernest
21.
5. Why did Victor avoid explaining the secret he carried?
a)
a) Because he was afraid of being judged and thought of as mad
b)
b) Because he didn't trust anyone with the secret
c)
c) Because he didn't remember the secret anymore
d)
d) Because he didn't think anyone would believe them
22.

6. How did Victor's father react when he accused himself of murder?

a)
a) He wanted an explanation and believed it was true
b)
b) He thought it was a delusion and a product of their illness
c)
c) He was terrified and wanted to protect Victor
d)
d) He didn't say anything and pretended not to hear
23.
7. How did Victor feel about the threat from the fiend?
a)
a) he was terrified and believed their death was inevitable
b)
b) he didn't take the threat seriously and thought it was a joke
c)
c) he believed he could defeat the fiend and become free
d)
d) he was indifferent towards the threat and didn't care about their own life
24.
8. What did Victor's father want them to do after their marriage?
a)
a) He wanted them to travel the world together
b)
b) He wanted them to settle down and start a family
c)
c) He (Victor's Father) wanted them to forget about his past misfortunes
d)
d) He wanted him to pursue revenge against the fiend
25.
9. How did Victor feel about their marriage?
a)
a) he was excited and looked forward to it with delight
b)
b) he was indifferent and didn't care either way
c)
c) he was hesitant and unsure if it would bring them happiness
d)
d) he was terrified and believed it would lead to their own death
26.
10. What happened on the night of Victor's wedding?
a)
a) he had a joyful celebration with his friends and family
b)
b) he was attacked by the fiend and his wife was killed
c)
c) he eloped with someone else and abandoned his wife
d)
d) he had a disagreement with Elizabeth and decided not to go through with the marriage
27.
11. How did Victor feel when he found their wife's lifeless body?
a)
a) he was relieved and felt a sense of peace
b)
b) he was filled with grief and despair
c)
c) he was angry and sought revenge against the fiend
d)
d) he was indifferent and didn't feel anything
28.

What did Victor see at the open window after their wife's death?

a)

a) A beautiful sunset

b)

A reflection of themselves

c)

The fiend with a grin on his face

d)

Nothing, it was completely dark

29.

At the beginning of chapter 17, what does the monster want Dr. Frankenstein to do for him?

a)

a lady monster

b)

a friend

c)

a house

d)

a yacht

30.

What decision does Victor ultimately come to about building the monster for his creature?

a)

he will do it

b)

he will not do it

31.

The monster leaves Frankenstein on the mountain and says he will find him...

a)

...when he is ready

b)

when the lady monster is done

32.

Victor decides that he needs to make the lady monster so that his creatures can leave before...

a)

Victor's wedding

b)

Alphonse's wedding

c)

Henry Clerval's wedding

33.
What happened when he created the monster?
a)
He was so happy.
b)
He ran away.
c)
He died.
d)
He told everyone.
34.
What did Dr. Frankenstein use to make his monster?
a)
clay
b)
fruit
c)
rocks
d)
body parts
35.
How did the monster act when he was first made?
a)
He acted like an adult.
b)
He acted like a baby.
c)
He acted like a 6th grader.
d)
He acted like a grandma.
36.
Did the Dr. make what the monster wanted?
a)
No, he never tried.
b)
Yes, he made it.
c)
No, he couldn't do it.
d)
Yes, he had the monster help him.
37.
What did the monster do because the Dr. would not make him a wife?
a)
He ran to the Arctic.
b)
He killed the Dr.
c)
He killed the Dr.'s wife.
d)
He killed the Dr.'s friend.
38.
What happened to the Dr. at the end of the story?
a)
He became very famous.
b)
He tried to make more monsters.
c)
He lived to be 1000.
d)
He died.
39.

Who does Victor love?

a)

Mary

b)

Karen

c)

Elizabeth

d)

Kelly

40.
What type of novel is Frankenstein?
a)
mystery
b)
gothic
c)
self-help
d)
biography
41.
What are Dr Frankenstein's feelings towards the monster he created?
a)
He loved the monster
b)
He hated the monster
c)
He was disgusted by the monster
d)
The monster was his friend
42.

Who is Justine Moritz?

a)

Victor Frankenstein’s true sister

b)

Elizabeth’s biological sister who found her living at the Frankenstein’s home

c)

a young woman who came to live with the Frankenstein family after her father died

d)

The woman Victor’s father married after Victor’s mother died

43.

Why does Victor begin studying languages with Henry?

a)

He wants to obtain a more rounded education, so he branches out from natural sciences.

b)

He wishes to fly from reflection and hates his former studies and not think of the creature

c)

He desires to finish his university courses before his father summons him home again.

d)

He hopes to learn languages to help him if he encounters the creature in another country.

44.

In his letter to Victor how does Victor’s father say William was killed?

a)

During the night he fell from a rocky cliff and broke his neck.

b)

He became lost in the forest and was attacked by a wild animal.

c)

He was strangled –when he was found the print of the murder’s finger was on his neck

d)

He was attacked by someone who hit him in the head with a blunt instrument

45.

Justine Moritz was accused of murdering William because

a)

When a servant examines her apparel, the servant discovers in her pocket the picture of Victor’s mother.

b)

The officials find dirt on her apron from the place where William’s body was found

c)

When a servant examines her room, the servant finds one of William’s shirts in her pocket

d)

When the police search her room, they find a note indicating her jealousy of William.

46.

Name the son of the cottage dwellers.

a)

Frank

b)

Felix

c)

Fritz

d)

Franz

47.

Name the sister of the Cottage dwellers.

a)

Amanda

b)

Agatha

c)

Agata

d)

Gazorpazorp destroyer of planets

48.

A huge thing that the monster learned this chapter was

a)

To buy food and water

b)

To socialize

c)

To count

d)

To speak

49.

The new girl's name was

a)

Sarah

b)

Shaquanda

c)

Safie

d)

Safety

50.

Not only did the monster learn language he also learned

a)

Letters

b)

Numbers

c)

Economics

d)

Natural creatures

51.

What book did the cotters teach the girl with?

a)

Big book of British Birds

b)

An old literature book of Agatha's

c)

Victor's old notes (p.155)

d)

Volney’s Ruins of Empires

52.

What additional thing did the monster learn from the book?

a)

History

b)

Math

c)

Science

d)

Government

53.

After listening to the book, the monster decided that man was inherently

a)

Good

b)

Evil

c)

Good and evil, but more good

d)

Good and evil, but more evil.

54.

What happened when the monster went to the village?

a)

people screamed at him and threw things at him

b)

people welcomed him and taught him how to speak

55.

How does the monster help the cottagers without them knowing it?

a)

he milks the cow for them

b)

he steals food from other places and places it on their step

c)

he collects wood and puts it in the wood shed

d)

he does small maintenance jobs on their cottage

56.

Who comes to live with the cottagers, escaping an arranged marriage, and falls in love with Felix?

a)

Safie

b)

no

57.

From the cottagers, what does the monster learn are the 2 most esteemed possessions?

a)

guccis and pizza

b)

good ancestry and money

c)

a home and a horse

58.

Before he dies, Victor chases the monster to _____.

a)

the high mountains of the east

b)

the big lakes of the west

c)

the hot countries of the south

d)

the cold, icy lands of the north

59.

a scientist and explorer, narrator.

a)

Robert Walton

b)

Victor Frankenstein

c)

Elizabeth Lavenza Frankenstein

d)

Henry Clerval

e)

The Monster

60.

learns the secret of animation (giving life to an inanimate object)

a)

Robert Walton

b)

Victor Frankenstein

c)

Elizabeth Lavenza Frankenstein

d)

Henry Clerval

e)

The Monster

61.

an orphan who is adopted by the Frankenstein's and is destine to become Mrs. Frankenstein in marriage

a)

Robert Walton

b)

Victor Frankenstein

c)

Elizabeth Lavenza Frankenstein

d)

Henry Clerval

e)

The Monster

62.

Frankenstein's dear friend, who follows Frankenstein to the university and cares for him when he becomes ill

a)

Robert Walton

b)

Victor Frankenstein

c)

Elizabeth Lavenza Frankenstein

d)

Henry Clerval

e)

The Monster

63.

the creation often referred to as the demon

a)

Robert Walton

b)

Victor Frankenstein

c)

Elizabeth Lavenza Frankenstein

d)

Henry Clerval

e)

The Monster

64.

Greatly loved employee of the Frankenstein household, who cares for dying Mrs. Frankenstein

a)

Justine Moritz

b)

Agatha

c)

Felix

d)

Mr. De Lacey

e)

Safie

65.

is young Turkish or Arabian woman who flees her father to marry Felix

a)

Justine Moritz

b)

Agatha

c)

Felix

d)

Mr. De Lacey

e)

Safie

66.

blind father of Agatha and Felix

a)

Justine Moritz

b)

Agatha

c)

Felix

d)

Mr. De Lacey

e)

Safie

67.

young people who live in the cottage near the place where the monster hides

a)

Justine Moritz

b)

Agatha

c)

Felix

d)

Mr. De Lacey

e)

Safie

68.

Why does the creature avoid meeting the cottagers/family?

a)

Victor told him to stay away from them.

b)

He can't speak their language.

c)

He is scared that they will reject him.

d)

They give him bad vibes.

69.

At the beginning of Chapter 12, the Monster/Creature discovers that the old man that lives in the cottage is...

a)

Greedy

b)

Deaf

c)

Simple

d)

Blind

70.

In Chapter 12, the Monster/Creature discovers that the DeLacy family is unhappy. Why are they unhappy?

a)

Angry father.

b)

Exiled.

c)

Bad marriage

d)

Poverty

71.

What does the Monster/Creature collect for the DeLacy family and set on their doorstep after discovering his stealing was making him a burden?

a)

Fire

b)

Nuts

c)

Berries

d)

Wood

72.

In Chapter 12, the Monster/Creature decides he will eventually "reveal" himself to the cottagers, but he must first do what?

a)

Gain their trust

b)

Mask his face

c)

Master their language

d)

Help in their garden

73.

Safie is the name of who?

a)

The Monster's/Creature's pet bird

b)

The Monster's/Creature's friend

c)

Felix's love

d)

Felix's sister

74.

In Chapter 14, what interesting piece of information does the creature learn about the cottagers?

a)

That Agatha is not blood related to Felix.

b)

That the family members are fugitives.

c)

That Mr. DeLacy is not deaf or blind.

d)

That the old man, Mr. DeLacy, was once a wealthy and successful citizen of Paris.

75.

In Chapter 15, how does the Creature/Monster plan on approaching the DeLacy family?

a)

By taking the family food and wood that he cut.

b)

By talking to the blind father while the rest of the family is gone.

c)

By building a house next door to the DeLacy family.

d)

By approaching Felix and Agatha outside their home.

76.

In Chapter 15, when the family returned to the house to see the Creature/Monster holding the blind man's hand, how does Felix respond?

a)

He introduces the Creature/Monster to his family and asks him to join them for supper.

b)

He faints.

c)

He runs away.

d)

He hit the Creature/Monster with a stick.

77.

In this quote, Adam is a reference to...

"Remember that I am thy creature; I ought to be thy Adam, but I am rather the fallen angel, whom thou drivest from joy for no misdeed. Everywhere I see bliss, from which I alone am irrevocably excluded. I was benevolent and good; misery made me a fiend. Make me happy, and I shall again be virtuous."

a)

An old spelling for "Atom"

b)

Adam Sandler

c)

Adam and Eve from the Bible

d)

Adam Driver

78.

Why do the villagers think the Monster/Creature is dangerous?

a)

He has knobs sticking out of his neck and giant stitches across his body.

b)

Because he is ugly and makes ugly noises.

c)

Because he can NOT talk and sounds scary.

d)

Because he eats people.

79.

Why did the Creature/Monster put the locket in Justine Moritz's pocket?

a)

He wanted to assure her that the child had died quickly.

b)

H thought she looked like the woman in the picture.

c)

He hoped she would be accused of the crime.

d)

He thought she would like it.

80.

At the end of Chapter 12, what did the creature dream about in regards to the cottagers?

a)

Becoming their servant.

b)

Murdering them all!!

c)

Marrying the daughter.

d)

Winning their love and affection.

81.

Why did Felix decide to leave the cottage in Chapter 16?

a)

Because he was afraid for the safety of his future children.

b)

Because his father's life was in danger.

c)

Because he could no longer pay the rent.

d)

Because his sister was ill.

82.

How does Felix know Safie's father?

a)

he bought his house in France

b)

he helped him escape from the Germans during the invasion

c)

he helped him escape from jail and a death sentence

83.

What becomes the main question that the monster needs an answer to?

a)

Who am I?

b)

Where did I come from?

c)

What is the point of existence?

d)

Why did the chicken cross the road?

84.

In Chapter 11, we learn that the monster has had to learn about the world differently than human babies do. Why?

a)

Victor used insufficient parts when creating the monster

b)

He has had no one to guide him in the process as human babies do

c)

The monster is awakened rather than born, so he already has a lot of knowledge

d)

He is fully grown, but has the mind of an infant

85.

What is the monster's experience with fire?

a)

He lights an old man's hut on fire

b)

He is burned by the hot embers

c)

He lights a torch with it

d)

None of these

86.
What does the Monster call the de Laceys? (Ch. 13)
a)
my protectors
b)
delicacies
c)
blots
d)
my family
87.

How does Safie's father convince Felix to help him escape?

a)

He says Felix and Safie can get married

b)

He gives Felix money

c)

He tells Felix all the secrets of life

88.

Who is Safie's father?

a)

A Turkish merchant

b)

A Christian merchant

c)

An American merchant

89.

What happened to Felix's family when he was helping Safie's father?

a)

They got killed

b)

They were also sent to prison

c)

Nothing happened to them

90.
What is a predominant feature of Romantic literature?
a)
Big cities
b)
Nature imagery
c)
Stormy weather
d)
Religious symbols
91.
1. What does Victor find out when he landed in Paris?
a)
a) he was overjoyed to be in Paris
b)
b) he was exhausted and needed rest before continuing their journey
c)
c) he was disappointed in the city of Paris
d)
d) he was greeted by their friends and family
92.
2. Why did Victor's father want them to seek amusement in society?
a)
a) Because he thought it would distract them from their suffering
b)
b) Because he wanted him to make new friends
c)
c) Because he wanted them to experience the culture of Paris
d)
d) Because he believed it would cure their illness
93.
3. How did Victor feel about society?
a)
a) he loved being around people and found them fascinating
b)
b) he abhorred the face of man and felt he had no right to share their company
c)
c) he was indifferent towards society and preferred to be alone
d)
d) he admired society but felt he was not worthy of its company
94.
4. Who did Victor feel responsible for the deaths of?
a)
a) Justine, William, and Henry
b)
b) Justine, Elizabeth, and Ernest
c)
c) Justine, Victor's father, and Elizabeth
d)
d) Justine, Victor's father, and Ernest
95.
5. Why did Victor avoid explaining the secret he carried?
a)
a) Because he was afraid of being judged and thought of as mad
b)
b) Because he didn't trust anyone with the secret
c)
c) Because he didn't remember the secret anymore
d)
d) Because he didn't think anyone would believe them
96.

6. How did Victor's father react when he accused himself of murder?

a)
a) He wanted an explanation and believed it was true
b)
b) He thought it was a delusion and a product of their illness
c)
c) He was terrified and wanted to protect Victor
d)
d) He didn't say anything and pretended not to hear
97.
7. How did Victor feel about the threat from the fiend?
a)
a) he was terrified and believed their death was inevitable
b)
b) he didn't take the threat seriously and thought it was a joke
c)
c) he believed he could defeat the fiend and become free
d)
d) he was indifferent towards the threat and didn't care about their own life
98.
8. What did Victor's father want them to do after their marriage?
a)
a) He wanted them to travel the world together
b)
b) He wanted them to settle down and start a family
c)
c) He (Victor's Father) wanted them to forget about his past misfortunes
d)
d) He wanted him to pursue revenge against the fiend
99.
9. How did Victor feel about their marriage?
a)
a) he was excited and looked forward to it with delight
b)
b) he was indifferent and didn't care either way
c)
c) he was hesitant and unsure if it would bring them happiness
d)
d) he was terrified and believed it would lead to their own death
100.
10. What happened on the night of Victor's wedding?
a)
a) he had a joyful celebration with his friends and family
b)
b) he was attacked by the fiend and his wife was killed
c)
c) he eloped with someone else and abandoned his wife
d)
d) he had a disagreement with Elizabeth and decided not to go through with the marriage
101.
11. How did Victor feel when he found their wife's lifeless body?
a)
a) he was relieved and felt a sense of peace
b)
b) he was filled with grief and despair
c)
c) he was angry and sought revenge against the fiend
d)
d) he was indifferent and didn't feel anything
102.

What did Victor see at the open window after their wife's death?

a)

a) A beautiful sunset

b)

A reflection of themselves

c)

The fiend with a grin on his face

d)

Nothing, it was completely dark

103.

Elizabeth becomes ill during chapter three with...

a)

Scarlet Fever

b)

Typhoid

c)

Bubonic Plague

d)

Dysentary

104.
Who is the author of the novel Frankenstein?
a)
Mary Shelley
b)
Robert Walton
c)
Lord Byron
d)
Victor Frankenstein