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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the creature do after his disastrous attempt to befriend the cottagers?
(a) He ran away.
(b) He attempted suicide.
(c) He wreaked havoc and destruction in the woods.
(d) He burned down his hovel.

2. What does Victor think of when he looks at his creature’s face?
(a) The creature’s appalling appearance.
(b) The calculated way in which the creature set Justine up for murder.
(c) The creature’s deceitful behaviors.
(d) The memory of his brother's death.

3. How did the creature imagine the woman in the portrait would feel if she ever set eyes on him?
(a) She would be frightened, but would give him a chance to show his gentle side.
(b) She would be kinder than the others.
(c) She would fall instantly in love with him.
(d) She would turn in disgust.

4. Why is Victor accused of murdering Henry?
(a) A man was seen alone in a boat leaving the area where Henry was found.
(b) A woman saw him commit the murder.
(c) He was overheard making threats against Henry.
(d) He was found with the murder weapon in his pocket.

5. Why did Felix return to his hometown after helping Safie’s father escape from prison?
(a) To turn himself in for the sake of his family.
(b) To return to his job.
(c) To rescue Safie.
(d) To get married.

6. Where do Victor and Elizabeth plan to spend their honeymoon?
(a) New York.
(b) Paris
(c) Villa Lavenza.
(d) Chamounix Valley.

7. How does Victor feel about his trip to London?
(a) Elation.
(b) Great joy and excitement.
(c) Scholarly enthusiasm.
(d) Despair.

8. How does Victor react upon finding Elizabeth’s lifeless body?
(a) He immediately sets out in search of the killer.
(b) He faints.
(c) He cradles her body and grieves.
(d) He calls for the police.

9. In Chapter 20, why does Victor think that he has caused his own death?
(a) He becomes disoriented while walking in an unfamiliar area.
(b) He accidentally falls on a sharp blade.
(c) He accidentally exposes himself to the plague.
(d) He becomes lost at sea.

10. What does Victor tell Walton when he discusses his feelings about his impending death?
(a) He is ready to die so that he might be with his loved ones again.
(b) He regrets not having children.
(c) He does not feel that death is inevitable.
(d) wants to fight it until he can reach a doctor.

11. In Chapter 18, what does Victor begin doing that makes his father believe he is finally coming out of his depression?
(a) Throwing parties.
(b) Telling jokes.
(c) Taking long walks.
(d) Flirting with beautiful women.

12. How does Victor react upon seeing his creature through the window of his honeymoon suite?
(a) He argues with the creature.
(b) He tries to shoot the creature.
(c) He calls for help.
(d) He faints.

13. What does the creature promise he will do when Victor gives him a companion?
(a) He will kill himself after a certain amount of time
(b) He will not bother him again.
(c) He will exile himself, never to be around humans again.
(d) He will give him a large sum of money.

14. How long did it take Victor to tell his tale?
(a) A day.
(b) A year.
(c) A month.
(d) A week.

15. In which book did the creature learn about founders of ancient republics?
(a) Plutarch's Lives.
(b) Sorrows of Werter.
(c) Paradise Lost.
(d) The Bible.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Victor’s father claim is Victor’s real reason for putting off his marriage to Elizabeth?

2. About how old was Henry at the time of his death?

3. What did the creature read in Frankenstein’s papers that leaves him hating his creator?

4. Where is the inn that Victor and Elizabeth are to stay on their wedding night?

5. What spurred Victor on despite his frustration and despair when he learned that the creature had set out on the ice of the ocean?

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