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 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 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 7 of 24Which of the following two themes are most developed in Frankenstein?A.The cost of selfishness and the need for gentlenessB.The meaninglessness of beauty and the joy of friendshipC.The discovery of nature and the power of happinessD.The pursuit of technology and the loss of humanitySUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 17 of 17Which topics relate directly to the themes developed in Frankenstein?A.The need for gentleness and the fear of crowdsB.The nature of monstrosity and the cause of lonelinessC.The effects of generosity and the nature of crueltyD.The power of happiness and the need for solitudeSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 15 of 17Read this excerpt from Frankenstein:Last Monday (July 31st) we were nearly surrounded by ice, which closed in the ship on all sides, scarcely leaving her the sea-room in which she floated. Our situation was somewhat dangerous, especially as we were compassed round by a very thick fog. We accordingly lay to, hoping that some change would take place in the atmosphere and weather.Which topic best relates to the theme developed in this passage?A.Secrecy of one's intentionsB.The pursuit of knowledgeC.Isolation from the worldD.The necessity of dangerSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS