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Question 3 of 10Which statement best describes Mary Shelley as a child?A.Shelley spent much of her time with childhood friends, writing and presenting plays to her family members.B.During her childhood, Shelley entertained herself by writing stories and making up characters.C.During her childhood, Shelley studied at a boarding school in Switzerland, where she honed her creative writing skills.D.Shelley was fascinated by ghost stories as a child and often visited haunted places.

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Question 3 of 10Which statement best describes Mary Shelley as a child?A.Shelley spent much of her time with childhood friends, writing and presenting plays to her family members.B.During her childhood, Shelley entertained herself by writing stories and making up characters.C.During her childhood, Shelley studied at a boarding school in Switzerland, where she honed her creative writing skills.D.Shelley was fascinated by ghost stories as a child and often visited haunted places.

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To answer this question, we need to know about Mary Shelley's childhood. Mary Shelley, best known for her novel "Frankenstein," was born to two intellectuals, William Godwin and Mary Wollstonecraft, in 1797. Her mother died shortly after her birth, and she was raised by her father.

Option A: There is no well-documented evidence that Shelley spent much of her time with childhood friends, writing and presenting plays to her family members.

Option B: This is partially true. Shelley did begin writing at a young age. However, it's not clear if this was her primary form of entertainment.

Option C: Shelley did not study at a boarding school in Switzerland. She did travel to Switzerland with her husband Percy Bysshe Shelley, where she wrote "Frankenstein."

Option D: Shelley was indeed fascinated by ghost stories as a child. The idea for "Frankenstein" came from a ghost story competition between her, her husband, and Lord Byron during their stay in Switzerland.

Based on this information, the best answer would be Option D: Shelley was fascinated by ghost stories as a child and often visited haunted places.

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