Frankenstein

Question 1

Who is the author of Frankenstein?

Answer 1

Mary Shelley

Question 2

In what year was the first edition of Frankenstein published?

Answer 2

1818

Question 3

What is the full title of the novel?

Answer 3

Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus

Question 4

What is the primary theme of Volume 1 of Frankenstein?

Answer 4

The consequences of unchecked ambition and the quest for knowledge

Question 5

True or False: Victor Frankenstein is a scientist.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Who is Victor Frankenstein’s closest friend?

Answer 6

Henry Clerval

Question 7

What does Victor Frankenstein seek to create?

Answer 7

A living being from dead matter

Question 8

Fill in the blank: The creature is often referred to as the __________.

Answer 8

Monster

Question 9

What event prompts Victor to pursue his scientific studies more intensely?

Answer 9

The death of his mother

Question 10

Which university does Victor attend?

Answer 10

University of Ingolstadt

Question 11

What natural phenomenon inspires Victor Frankenstein in his studies?

Answer 11

Lightning

Question 12

True or False: The creature is initially depicted as monstrous and evil.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

What is the name of Victor Frankenstein’s family servant?

Answer 13

Justine Moritz

Question 14

How does Victor’s father react to his scientific pursuits?

Answer 14

He is concerned and tries to dissuade him.

Question 15

What tragic event occurs shortly after Victor creates the creature?

Answer 15

The death of his younger brother, William

Question 16

Multiple Choice: Which character is falsely accused of William’s murder? A) Victor B) Justine C) Henry

Answer 16

B) Justine

Question 17

What does Victor do after the creature comes to life?

Answer 17

He is horrified and flees from it.

Question 18

Fill in the blank: Victor’s obsession with creating life leads to his __________.

Answer 18

Isolation

Question 19

What literary device is prominently used in Volume 1 of Frankenstein?

Answer 19

Epistolary structure

Question 20

How does Victor’s mother influence his character?

Answer 20

She instills in him a sense of compassion and responsibility.

Question 21

True or False: The creature has a name in Volume 1.

Answer 21

False

Question 22

What does Victor hope to achieve through his experiments?

Answer 22

To conquer death and create life.

Question 23

What is one consequence of Victor’s creation?

Answer 23

The creature experiences loneliness and rejection.

Question 24

Who narrates the story at the beginning of Volume 1?

Answer 24

Robert Walton

Question 25

What does Robert Walton seek in his expedition?

Answer 25

To reach the North Pole

Question 26

Multiple Choice: Which emotion does Victor feel towards his creation? A) Love B) Fear C) Indifference

Answer 26

B) Fear

Question 27

What significant philosophical question does the novel explore?

Answer 27

What does it mean to be human?

Question 28

What is the primary setting introduced in the letters of Volume 1 of Frankenstein?

Answer 28

The letters are primarily set in the Arctic, specifically near the North Pole.

Question 29

Who is the author of the letters in Volume 1 of Frankenstein?

Answer 29

The letters are written by Robert Walton.

Question 30

What is Robert Walton's main goal as described in his letters?

Answer 30

Walton aims to discover a northern passage to the Pacific Ocean and explore the Arctic.

Question 31

True or False: Robert Walton has a sister named Margaret.

Answer 31

True.

Question 32

What does Walton express a desire for in his letters?

Answer 32

Walton expresses a desire for friendship and companionship.

Question 33

Fill in the blank: Robert Walton writes letters to his sister, ______.

Answer 33

Margaret.

Question 34

What does Walton encounter that changes the course of his expedition?

Answer 34

Walton encounters Victor Frankenstein, who is found in a weakened state on the ice.

Question 35

In his letters, what does Walton reveal about his feelings toward his crew?

Answer 35

Walton feels a sense of responsibility for his crew and is concerned about their safety.

Question 36

What theme is highlighted in Walton's desire for glory and knowledge?

Answer 36

The theme of ambition and its potential consequences is highlighted.

Question 37

True or False: Walton is indifferent to the hardships faced by his crew.

Answer 37

False.

Question 38

What does Walton hope to achieve through his exploration?

Answer 38

Walton hopes to achieve fame and scientific discovery.

Question 39

What does Walton's character represent in relation to the Romantic ideals?

Answer 39

Walton represents the Romantic ideals of exploration, ambition, and the pursuit of knowledge.

Question 40

What emotional state does Walton express about his isolation in the letters?

Answer 40

Walton expresses feelings of loneliness and a longing for a friend.

Question 41

Fill in the blank: Walton's letters are addressed to his ______.

Answer 41

sister.

Question 42

What motivates Walton to continue his journey despite the dangers?

Answer 42

Walton is motivated by his ambition and the quest for discovery.

Question 43

True or False: The letters contain descriptions of the natural landscapes Walton encounters.

Answer 43

True.

Question 44

What does Walton's initial description of the Arctic reveal about his character?

Answer 44

It reveals his romantic view of nature and desire for adventure.

Question 45

How does Walton's ambition mirror Victor Frankenstein’s later ambitions?

Answer 45

Both characters exhibit a relentless pursuit of knowledge and a desire to push beyond human limits.

Question 46

What does Walton's encounter with Victor Frankenstein signify in the story?

Answer 46

It signifies the beginning of Victor's tragic tale and the themes of creation and responsibility.

Question 47

Fill in the blank: The letters are written in the form of ______.

Answer 47

epistolary format.

Question 48

What warning does Walton receive from Victor Frankenstein?

Answer 48

Walton receives a warning about the dangers of ambition and the pursuit of knowledge without consideration of consequences.

Question 49

What emotion does Walton express when he describes his crew's morale?

Answer 49

Walton expresses concern and a sense of duty to maintain their morale.

Question 50

What does the framing device of letters allow for in the narrative?

Answer 50

It allows for multiple perspectives and a deeper emotional connection to the characters.

Question 51

What is the significance of the natural elements in Walton's letters?

Answer 51

They emphasize the sublime beauty and terror of nature, reflecting the Romantic era's themes.

Question 52

What is the name of the scientist who created Frankenstein's Monster?

Answer 52

Victor Frankenstein

Question 53

True or False: Frankenstein's Monster is named after its creator.

Answer 53

False

Question 54

Fill in the blank: Frankenstein's Monster was created from _______.

Answer 54

dead body parts

Question 55

What year was the novel 'Frankenstein' published?

Answer 55

1818

Question 56

Which literary genre does 'Frankenstein' belong to?

Answer 56

Gothic fiction

Question 57

Multiple Choice: What is a major theme of 'Frankenstein'?

Answer 57

The consequences of playing God

Question 58

What does Frankenstein's Monster seek throughout the novel?

Answer 58

Acceptance and companionship

Question 59

True or False: Frankenstein's Monster is depicted as purely evil.

Answer 59

False

Question 60

What physical characteristic is most notable about Frankenstein's Monster?

Answer 60

His unnatural size and strength

Question 61

Short Answer: How does Victor Frankenstein initially react to his creation?

Answer 61

He is horrified and abandons it.

Question 62

epistolary

Answer 62

story in the form of letters