Question 4 of 10Which excerpt from Frankenstein best reflects the 19th-century concern about scientific discoveries pursued solely for personal fame?A."My ardor was indeed the astonishment of the students; and my proficiency that of the masters" (30).B."I ought to render him happy before I complained of his wickedness. These motives urged me to comply with his demand" (119-120).C."Learn from me . . . how dangerous is the acquirement of knowledge, and how much happier that man is who believes his native town to be the world, than he who aspires to become greater than his nature will allow" (34-35).D."I had worked hard for nearly two years, for the sole purpose of infusing life into an inanimate body" (43).SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 2 of 10Which passage from Frankenstein best illustrates the theme of "losing humanity to science and technology"?A.During my first experiment, a kind of enthusiastic frenzy had blinded me to the horror of my employment . . . my eyes were shut to the horror of my proceedings (230).B.Life and death appeared to me ideal bounds, which I should first break through, and pour a torrent of light into our dark world (36).C.But, as if possessed of magic powers, the monster had blinded me to his real intentions; and when I thought that I prepared only my own death, I hastened that of a far dearer victim (277).D."You can blast my other passions; but revenge remains, — revenge, henceforth dearer than light or food! I may die: but first you, my tyrant and tormentor, shall curse the sun that gazes on your misery" (237).SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 7 of 17Read this passage from Frankenstein:During my first experiment, a kind of enthusiastic frenzy had blinded me to the horror of my employment . . . my eyes were shut to the horror of my proceedings.Which theme does this passage best represent?A.The joy that comes from scientific discoveryB.The danger of seeking personal gloryC.The possibility of losing one's humanity to scienceD.The destructive power of revengeSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 1 of 10Why would Victor Frankenstein, rather than his creation, most likely be considered monstrous?A.Because he seeks only the company of professors and not his friendsB.Because he is obsessed with creating a living beingC.Because he wishes to be a famous scientistD.Because he uses ancient curses and spells to give his creation lifeSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 7 of 10What is one overarching topic found in Frankenstein?A.The individual versus governmentB.Discovery and explorationC.Love and sacrificeD.Change versus traditionSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 5 of 24Read the following passage from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein:Who shall conceive the horrors of my secret toil, as I dabbled among the unhallowed damps of the grave, or tortured the living animal to animate the lifeless clay? My limbs now tremble and my eyes swim with the remembrance; but then a resistless and almost frantic impulse urged me forward; I seemed to have lost all soul or sensation but for this one pursuit.Which common notion from the historical context surrounding Frankenstein does this excerpt most clearly show?A.Science and reason interfered with long-held beliefs about government and society.B.Scientists were willing to do anything to further their pursuit of knowledge.C.Enlightenment thinking included the idea that science would solve all the world's problems within a few centuries.D.The Romantics rejected rationalism and emphasized creativity and natural emotions.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS