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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. Where was the murdered body of Henry Clarvel found?
(a) Near a little creek in Ireland.
(b) On the streets of Dublin.
(c) Outside the gates of Geneva.
(d) Near Victor’s cottage on Orkney Islands.

2. Why did the creature take the locket around William’s neck?
(a) He hoped to sell it.
(b) He liked the picture inside.
(c) He felt it was wasted on the dead child.
(d) He wanted to return it to Victor.

3. Why did Victor’s attempts to find the creature grew more and more strenuous?
(a) The creature began to warn people away from helping Victor.
(b) The weather began to turn bitterly cold, causing Victor to struggle to travel.
(c) Victor's health began to fail.
(d) The creature continued to kill, causing Victor more guilt and unhappiness.

4. Where did the creature find a stack of books and clothing?
(a) An abandoned church.
(b) The cottage.
(c) A portmanteau.
(d) The village store.

5. During his journey, why was the creature shot?
(a) He made the mistake of following a man and young girl.
(b) He was caught stealing.
(c) He threatened to kill a man.
(d) He took advantage of a young girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. What instrument did the old male cottager, Mr. DeLacey, play?

2. What does the creature call the cottagers at the end of Chapter 13?

3. How does Victor react upon finding Elizabeth’s lifeless body?

4. Why did the creature think the cottagers were unhappy?

5. How did the creature address Justine Moritz when he met her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the creature think he might have a good chance of winning the affection of the cottagers if he approaches the father first?

2. What changes in the lives of the cottagers in Chapter 13?

3. What barrier is there initially between the new arrival and the cottagers?

4. Why is Victor’s rescue ship forced to turn south? How does Victor react to this decision?

5. Who or what does the creature say he initially blamed for his unhappiness? What does the creature finally realize is the true cause of his unhappiness?

6. Who does Victor see in his honeymoon suite when he returns after searching for his wife’s killer?

7. What does Victor see at the beginning of Chapter 20 that frightens him and determines him not to finish creating the creature’s companion?

8. In Chapter 22, Victor is given a letter from Elizabeth that expresses her doubts in their relationship. What is the nature of these doubts and where do they come from?

9. Why does the creature attempt to kidnap William in Chapter 16?

10. What fear remains with Victor as his wedding day draws closer?

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