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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following began Victor’s fascination with lightning and electricity?
(a) An electric storm that destroys a nearby tree.
(b) Albert Einstein’s scientific breakthroughs.
(c) A storm that destroys the family home.
(d) Benjamin Franklin’s scientific experiments.

2. Who was Beaufort?
(a) A childhood friend of Victor's.
(b) Victor's cousin.
(c) Caroline's father.
(d) A business partner of Alphonse.A business partner of Alphonse.

3. After his mother’s death, what was one of the reasons why Victor delayed his departure to university?
(a) To help his father settle the estate.
(b) To console family members.
(c) To help Elizabeth through her grief.
(d) The plan his mother's funeral.

4. To whom is Robert Walton writing letters in the Opening Letters?
(a) His sister.
(b) His mother.
(c) His father.
(d) His brother.

5. What does Victor say in the final pages of Chapter 3 decided his future for him?
(a) His decision to leave University before classes began.
(b) His visit with M. Waldman, a professor who becomes Victor’s mentor.
(c) His visit with a professor who encourages him to change his major to mathematics.
(d) His decision to quickly complete school so that he might return home to marry Elizabeth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What delays Robert Walton’s trip to the North Pole?

2. What is the profession of Henry Clerval’s father?

3. Who was the first philosopher Victor ever read?

4. From where is Robert Walton writing his first letter in Opening Letters?

5. How long did Victor spend at school without a single visit home because of his devotion to his studies?

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