Question 6 of 17Which excerpt from Frankenstein most clearly portrays nature as uncontrollable?A."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."B.The storm appeared to approach rapidly. . . . It advanced; the heavens were clouded, and I soon felt the rain coming slowly in large drops, but its violence quickly increased. . . .. . . The darkness and storm increased every minute, and the thunder burst with a terrific crash over my head. . . . Vivid flashes of lightning dazzled my eyes, illuminating the lake, making it appear like a vast sheet of fire.C.When I awoke I found that the sun had already mounted considerably. The wind was high, and the waves continually threatened the safety of my little skiff. I found that the wind was northeast and must have driven me far from the coast from which I had embarked.D.As the day was fair, and the wind favorable, we resolved to go by water. . . .. . . We passed rapidly along: the sun was hot, but we were sheltered from its rays by a kind of canopy, while we enjoyed the beauty of the scene.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 3 of 10Read this passage from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein:[W]hen I awoke I found that the sun had already mounted considerably. The wind was high, and the waves continually threatened the safety of my little skiff. I found that the wind was northeast and must have driven me far from the coast from which I had embarked (243).How is nature most clearly portrayed in this passage?A.As a cruel tricksterB.As an angry childC.As a strict parentD.As a bothersome guestSUBMITarrow_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 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

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 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