Question 8 of 10According to the introduction, Mary Shelley wanted to write what type of ghost story?A.A story that awakened horror in the readerB.A story that turned the modern world into a monstrous worldC.A story that the church would criticize for its demonic themeD.A story set in the future that focused on futuristic problems

Question 14 of 17What societal concern does Mary Shelley's Frankenstein address?A.The fear of technology's powerB.The fear of modern warfareC.The fear of germs and diseaseD.The fear of religious institutionsSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 24 of 24Which aspect of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein most clearly shows a Gothic influence in the story?A.The monster demands a life of peaceful existence in South America with a companion.B.The novel begins with a series of letters written by a British explorer of the Arctic.C.Frankenstein suffers mental torture from his guilt while his monster tortures others for vengeance.D.Justine is wrongfully accused and convicted for the death of another character, William.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 3 of 10How does Shelley most clearly create suspense in the story?A.She emphasizes themes that focus on beauty in death.B.She foreshadows unpleasant future events.C.She allows beloved characters to die.D.She tells the story from a rational person's point of view.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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.

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