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WorksheetsFrankenstein and Prometheus
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 14mins
Which events inspire Dr. Victor Frankenstein to experiment with reanimating corpses?
a. the death of his dog, Bruno, and his mother
b. getting into the university at Geneva
c. Elizabeth declaring her love for him
d. Frankenstein (Prometheus) hears a man playing a fiddle
The complete title of the novel is 'Frankenstein or the modern Prometheus'. Who was Prometheus?
He was a Greek god.
He invented electricity
He was a Titan who stole fire from the Gods and gave it to the humans
He was a Titan who invented fire so humans could warm themselves and cook food.
To what literary movement does Mary Shelley belong?
Realism
Renaissance
Romanticism
Modernism
The novel starts with someone writing letters. Who is that 'someone'?
The creature, writing letters to Frankenstein
Frankenstein, writing letters to his family
Robert Walton, an Artic explorer, writing letters to his sister
Robert Walton, the assistant of Frankenstein writing letters to Frankenstein
How is the night that the creature is born an example of Gothic prose?
It has been snowing and Frankenstein is not able to leave his house
Frankenstein runs out of elektricity and everything is dark
It is dark and rainy. The candle is nearly burnt out. Overall, a very creepy setting
What is ironic about the creature's physical appearance?
Viktor intended to create a female but it turns out to be a male creature
Victor says he selected the features to be beautiful, but the composite effect is grotesque
Viktor intended to create a small person but it turns out to be a large one
How does Dr. Frankenstein feel about this creation? What does he do after the creation comes to life?
Breathless horror and disgust fill his heart when he sees his creature. He immediately kills it.
Breathless horror and disgust fill his heart when he sees his creature. He runs from the room.
Breathless horror and disgust fill his heart when he sees his creature but he immediately feels a fatherly love for it.
What event is foreshadowed in the beginning of chapter 5?
Frankenstein has a dream about Elizabeth's death.
Frankenstein has a dream about his own death.
Frankenstein has a dream about the monster's death.
What is most likely the cause of Victor's reaction to his success?
He is repulsed by the ugliness of the monster
Her realises he has overstepped his bounds as a human being.
He realises he has neglected his family while working on his project.
Why did Mary Shelley write Frankenstein?
because she wanted to criticise science
for a contest with befriended writers
because she wanted to use her new pencil
because her husband asked her to do so
Why would Victor Frankenstein bringing to life a creature be considered blasphemous during that time period?
Bringing a creature to life was impressive.
Society would be jealous.
Frankenstein was a gifted scientist.
It presents a human taking God's place in creating life.
Name 2 ways that Victor Frankenstein acts as Prometheus in Frankenstein.
What is the main theme connecting 'Frankenstein' and the myth of Prometheus?
A) The pursuit of knowledge and its consequences
B) The importance of family and relationships
C) The struggle for power and dominance
D) The beauty of nature and its healing power
In what way does Victor Frankenstein's creation parallel the myth of Prometheus?
A) Both create life from inanimate matter
B) Both are punished for their actions
C) Both seek knowledge beyond human limits
D) Both are misunderstood by society
