WorksheetsFrankenstein Final Test V1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 17mins
Chapters 19-24+
In death, Frankenstein appears to have learned nothing at all from his sufferings. Which statement best exemplifies this?
He grants Walton's request to know the secrets of animation. With this request, he has enables Walton to create more of the species he abhors.
He still wants future generations to revere and remember him, and he commands Walton's men to continue their expedition even though mountains of ice surround them.
He request that Walton write a correspondence to Ernest urging him to continue seeking revenge upon the creature which has caused the family such misery.
He wants Walton to send his written memoir to the University of Ingolstadt in hopes that future scientific experiments may be carried out using his knowledge.
Chapters 6-12
Victor, when referring to William and Justine, states, "I, not in deed, but in effect, was the true murderer." What does he mean by this statement?
Letters - Chapter 5
Though Victor says that there can be no happier childhood than his; he confesses what during the telling of his story?
His father was against any form of formal education for him. He thought his desire to attend university was the foolish nonsense of a teenager with fantastical dreams.
He believes himself to be responsible for the death of his mother. This guilt is a burden which manifests itself into a desire to know the secrets of life and death.
He had no desire for higher education. It was his childhood friend who was fascinated with university studies, and Victor agreed to accompany him.
He had a violent temper as a child. His temper was not directed at other people, however, it manifested itself as a passionate desire to learn the secrets of heaven and earth.
Chapters 19-24+
When Frankenstein vows never to create another being like him, the creature calls him his "slave" and reminds him: "You are my creator, but I am your master." What does the creature realize after making this threat?
Chapters 13-18
With the creature's disapproval of his own knowledge, how do both he and Frankenstein become more closely allied in the reader's mind to the point that they are nearly indistinguishable?
Both creator and creation long for a female mate that understands the pain and agony of isolation from other human beings.
Both creator and creation are made outcasts by what they know; both long for nothing as passionately as they do their former innocence.
Both creator and creation desire the secrets to the unknown which ultimately gives each the capacity to alter their individual fates.
Both creator and creation wish for death from the agony they are suffering as outcasts from the rest of the human race.
Letters - Chapter 5
As the novel opens, we are introduced to Robert Walton. Which best describes him?
Professor whom Victor admires and emulates and whose work he hopes to continue to the point of playing the role of God.
Childhood friend with whom Victor attends the University of Ingolstadt to study the creation of life.
Victor's father's oldest and dearest friend. Walton introduced Victor's father to his mother when they were young.
Sea captain who is embarking on a journey to the North Pole region in order to find a passage from the Pacific to the Atlantic.
Chapters 6-12
Two months after the deaths of William and Justine, Victor suddenly decides to leave his home in Belrive, Geneva to travel in the Alpine Valleys. What causes this sudden impulse?
He is obsessed with befriending the creature for causing the deaths of both William and Justine. He contemplates the Alpine Valleys as his starting point to locate the creature.
Letters - Chapter 5
Victor Frankenstein clearly summarizes his desire in the following statement, "A new species would bless me as its creator and source; many happy and excellent natures would owe their being to me. No father could claim the gratitude of his child so completely as I should deserve theirs." To what does Frankenstein aspire?
He is intoxicated with the magnitude of the power which he holds in his hands. He wants to create a species that will worship him as a god for the gift of life he has bestowed upon them.
He merely makes mention that science will one day open the doorway to discoveries that man can only fathom. He wants to be a part of this.
He fantasizes about the birth of his own children. While he may not be able to give life, he can create life with Elizabeth. For now, thinking about his future children with Elizabeth will have to be enough for Frankenstein.
He wants to eradicate disease from existence. Frankenstein believes with the right combination of medicines man can be free of things which cause death to the human body, thus prolonging life. He believes that man will be forever grateful to him for this discovery.
Chapters 6-12
What is Victor's rationale for not exposing the creature as the murderer of his brother, William?
Using context clues, select the best definition for the underlined in-text vocabulary word:
The child still struggled, and loaded me with epithets which carried despair to my heart: I grasped his throat to silence him, and in a moment he lay dead at my feet.
Complimentary Words
Questioning Words
Commanding Words
Abusive Words
Chapters 13-18
The De Laceys' story illustrates both the goodness and evil of which mankind is capable. More importantly, it shows the way in which each person may be capable of both good and evil. Which of these events in the accounts recorded by the creature demonstrates this?
Felix's love for Safie leads him to aid the De Lacey family in their attempt to escape prosecution. Safie betrays Felix and leaves for Paris.
Agatha's ethics force her to turn in the merchant for his illegal garment business while Felix tries to help his daughter, Safie, escape from the country.
Felix's strong sense of justice leads him to aid the merchant; the merchant who is himself a victim of bigotry and hatred betrays the man who risked his life to help him.
Safely in a small village on the outskirts of France after being aided by Felix, Safie turns Agatha and the old man into the local authorities.
Chapters 19-24+
Frankenstein leaves the Orkney Islands in a little fishing boat. He is blown about and nearly dies. However, his determination allows him to drift ashore and eventually wash up in a small village. Which statement best describes the manner in which Frankenstein is welcomed?
Chapters 13-18
After being rejected by the De Lacey family, which of the following best summarizes the creature's feelings:
He sympathizes with them as he knows what it is like to be rejected and scared. He vows to continue helping them in secrecy.
He declares war upon all mankind for its brutality and unkindness. He vows to exact revenge upon his creator.
He yearns for closeness with his creator as he wants some type on intimacy with another human being.
He sees mankind as heartless and evil and vows to live a life of solitude in the caves and ice of the North Pole region never to be seen again.
Chapters 6-12
What role does Justine play in the novel?
A child with a difficult family life whom the Frankenstein family takes in as a servant and later is blamed for the death of William
Using context clues, select the best definition for the underlined in-text vocabulary word:
After some days spent in listless indolence, during which I traversed many leagues, I arrived at Strasbourg, where I waited for two days for Clerval.
Enterprise
Apathy
Laziness
Enthusiasm
Letters - Chapter 5
Once Walton has the stranger onboard the ship, what incident causes the stranger to break down and tell his story (thus beginning the frame narration)?
When the ship captain talks about how he might be sacrificing his life on this expedition for the sake of knowledge.
When the crew tells the captain they have spotted a large, phantom like man in the shadows of the icebergs.
When the stranger realizes that he is on the verge of death and that immortality will only come from a record of his discoveries.
When the ship captain encourages him to entertain the crew by telling them fantastical stories of his adventures.
Chapters 6-12
Constructing Meaning: What does Victor finally begin to feel for the first time toward his creation? (Victor feels he needs to do what for the creature?)
Chapters 13-18
In referring to the Ruins of Empires, Shelley subtly reminds the reader of how humanity itself is monstrous: people commit unspeakable violence against one another and exploit those who do not possess the trivial virtues of money and noble birth. What is the creature's reaction to hearing this book read aloud?
The creature believes these acts are justifiable in certain circumstances.
The creature's horror at these revelations reveals his essential goodness.
The creature wishes this violence on the entire human race.
The creature is not moved by what he hears as he does not understand.
Chapters 19-24+
Upon arriving in London in October, which statement bests contrasts the feelings of Victor and Clerval?
Using context clues, select the best definition for the underlined in-text vocabulary word:
Thanks to the lessons of Felix and the sanguinary laws of man, I had learned now to work mischief.
Bloody
Peaceful
Mischievous
Dangerous
