Question 7 of 10Read this excerpt from Frankenstein:I beheld the wretch, the miserable monster whom I had created. He held up the curtain of the bed; and his eyes, if eyes they may be called, were fixed on me. His jaws opened, and he muttered some inarticulate sounds, while a grin wrinkled his cheeks. He might have spoken, but I did not hear . . . (44).What part of the excerpt most clearly creates reader empathy for the monster?A.[T]he miserable monster whom I had created.B.[B]ut I did not hear.C.[W]hile a grin wrinkled his cheeks.D.[H]is eyes, if eyes they may be called, were fixed on me.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 4 of 17Which excerpt is the best example of Frankenstein's Gothic nature?A.I will endeavor to resign myself cheerfully to death, and will indulge a hope of meeting you in another world.B.My cheek had grown pale with study, and my person had become emaciated with confinement.C.I knew well, therefore, what would be my father's feelings; but I could not tear my thoughts from my employment.D.I threw myself into the chaise that was to convey me away, and indulged in the most melancholy reflections.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 8 of 17Read this excerpt from Frankenstein, which is from Dr. Frankenstein's perspective:I passed the night wretchedly. Sometimes my pulse beat so quickly and hardly, that I felt the palpitation of every artery; at others, I nearly sank to the ground through languor and extreme weakness. Mingled with this horror, I felt the bitterness of disappointment: dreams that had been my food and pleasant rest for so long a space, were now become a hell to me; and the change was so rapid, the overthrow so complete!How does this passage best illustrate Victor's development as a character over the course of the novel?A.It shows that he goes from someone doubtful of his abilities to reach his goal to someone confident in his ability to succeed.B.It shows that he goes from a man who wants to help the world to someone determined to kill another living being.C.It shows that he goes from a man seeking love and happiness to someone who believes that neither one is possible.D.It shows that he goes from a man who delights in the company of other people to someone who seeks isolation.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Explain how the monster feels about his creator, Victor Frankenstein. Why might the monster be so profoundly moved by Milton’s words? Explain.

Question 12 of 17Consider this theme:Each person contains both good and evil.Which excerpt from Frankenstein best supports this theme?A."I have good dispositions; my life had been hitherto harmless, and, in some degree, beneficial; but a fatal prejudice clouds [people's] eyes, and where they ought to see a feeling and kind friend, they behold only a detestable monster."B.I knew well, therefore, what would be my father's feelings; but I could not tear my thoughts from my employment.C."I was benevolent and good; misery made me a fiend. Make me happy, and I shall again be virtuous."D."Cursed be the day, abhorred devil, in which you first saw light! Cursed (although I curse myself) be the hands that formed you! You have made me wretched beyond expression."SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

How does Frankenstein feel about this particular act? Identify the elements of Gothic Literature within this scene.