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Frankenstein
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Why does Frankenstein create the Monster?
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Why does Walton turn the ship around?
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Why does Frankenstein run away from his Monster?
Why does the Monster kill William?
How does Frankenstein figure out that the Monster killed William?
Why does Frankenstein remain quiet during Justine’s trial?
Why does Frankenstein first agree to make his Monster a companion?
Why do the townspeople accuse Frankenstein of murdering Clerval?
Why does Frankenstein leave Elizabeth alone on their wedding night?
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How do Elizabeth Lavenza and Victor Frankenstein meet in the original (1818) version of the text?
They are sister and brother.
They are best friends.
They are cousins.
They are not related.
2
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How do Elizabeth Lavenza and Victor Frankenstein meet in the revised (1831) version of the text?
She is adopted by his mother.
She is a friend of the family.
She is his first cousin.
They never actually meet.
3
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What does Victor's mother Caroline hope will happen to Elizabeth and Victor?
They will make a scientific discovery.
They will fall in love and be married.
They will travel around the world.
They will redeem the family name.
4
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What subject influences Victor as a teenager?
Romantic poetry
Foreign languages
Religious doctrine
Occult sciences
5
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What major discovery drastically alters Victor's understanding of the world?
Penicillin
Electricity
The steam engine
The telegraph
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