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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Victor tell Robert Walton that he feels a slave of?
(a) His profession.
(b) His passions.
(c) His wife.
(d) His creature.

2. What aspect of the recent events weighs most heavily on Elizabeth?
(a) William's tragic murder.
(b) The injustice of Justine’s death.
(c) The fear that William's killer might return.
(d) The idea that someone she trusted could commit such a horrific crime.

3. What name does Victor call Elizabeth by?
(a) Niece.
(b) Sister.
(c) Cousin.
(d) Aunt.

4. Why does Elizabeth believe Justine is guilty of her crime?
(a) The evidence is overwhelming.
(b) Justine confesses.
(c) Victor convinces her of Justine’s guilt.
(d) A witness comes forward.

5. What did some wandering beggars leave behind that the creature found while wandering alone after his awakening?
(a) Clothing.
(b) Tools.
(c) Food.
(d) Fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long after his parents’ marriage was Victor born?

2. After William’s death, how long does Victor remain in Lausanne to calm his tumultuous emotions?

3. In Chapter 9, the Frankenstein retire to their house in what city?

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

5. How does Victor respond when he sees his creature?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Robert Walton pleased when Victor Frankenstein is brought aboard ship?

2. Why does Victor decide to take a trip to the Chamounix Valley?

3. Aside from the first few moments with Victor, what was the creature’s first experience with humans?

4. Who finds Victor after he flees his rooms? Why is this person concerned about Victor?

5. What aspect of the creature did Victor forget to take into consideration while planning and executing his project?

6. Who confesses to William’s murder? What significant discovery is made about this confession?

7. When Victor recovers from his illness and visits the school to make introductions, how does he feel about his familiar classrooms and his beloved philosophy studies?

8. Why has the creature sought out Victor in Chapter 10?

9. Why does Victor fall into a depression in Chapter 9?

10. Why does Victor flee his rooms in Chapter 5?

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