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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Robert Walton come to meet Victor Frankenstein?
(a) They went to school together.
(b) Walton and his ship’s crew rescue Victor from an ice flow.
(c) They were childhood companions.
(d) Walton is Elizabeth's long lost brother.

3. Who is Dante?
(a) The artist of The Mona Lisa.
(b) A friend of Victor's.
(c) A scientist.
(d) The writer of the Divine Comedy.

4. What delays Robert Walton’s trip to the North Pole?
(a) Weather.
(b) A lack of money.
(c) Illness.
(d) Willing ship’s captains.

5. In Chapter 8, who does Victor blame for all that has befallen his family in recent days?
(a) Henry.
(b) Himself.
(c) His father.
(d) Justine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who speaks up passionately for Justine in court?

2. Who promises to try to save Justine from her punishment?

3. What verdict is handed down at Justine’s trial?

4. Why did Victor’s parents often visit the homes of the poor?

5. While at university, what did Victor wish to do with his scientific discoveries?

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