Question 9 of 10Read this passage from Frankenstein:[T]he black ground was covered with herbage and the green banks interspersed with innumerable flowers, sweet to the scent and the eyes, stars of pale radiance among the moonlight woods; the sun became warmer, the nights clear and balmy . . . (150).What feeling is Shelley most likely trying to associate with the monster in this passage?A.CelebrationB.GleeC.GratefulnessD.ContentmentSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 2 of 10Read this passage from Frankenstein:I perceived a figure which stole from behind a clump of trees near me: I stood fixed, gazing intently . . . . A flash of lightning illuminated the object, and discovered its shape plainly to me; its gigantic stature, and deformity of its aspect, more hideous than belongs to humanity. . . (76).What reaction is Shelley most likely hoping to evoke in the reader?A.HorrorB.VigorC.ViolenceD.HatredSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 8 of 10Read this passage:My hand was already on the lock of the door before I recollected myself. I then paused; and a cold shivering came over me. I threw the door forcibly open, as children are accustomed to do when they expect a spectre to stand waiting for them on the other side; but nothing appeared. I stepped fearfully in; the apartment was empty. . . (49).In this passage, how does Shelley create Gothic horror?A.By terrorizing Frankenstein with a psychological fearB.By emphasizing the death and decay around FrankensteinC.By placing Frankenstein in an eerie settingD.By creating physical terror in FrankensteinSUBMITarrow_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 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 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