| creator of the creature | Victor Frankenstein |
| Frankenstein’s best friend | Henry Clerval |
| lived with the Frankenstein family, married Victor | Elizabeth |
| rescued Frankenstein from Arctic ice | Robert Walton |
| recipient of a series of letters from her brother | recipient of a series of letters from her brother |
| wrongly executed for murder | Justine |
| Creature’s first victim | William Frankenstein |
| beat the creature with a stick, married Safie | Felix De Lacey |
| died of grief in his son’s arms | Alphonse Frankenstein |
| Frankenstein family matriarch | Caroline Frankenstein |
| What natural phenomena influenced Frankenstein? | He watched a tree being hit by lightening during a storm |
| What happened to Frankenstein at the end of the story? | He died of natural causes while in the cabin on the ship |
| What happens to the creature at the end of the story? | He came into the cabin and saw his dead creator. He told Walton he was going to travel far north and kill himself. |
| How did the creature feel after he killed William? | He was delighted that he was able to create despair for his creator. |
| Why did Mary Shelley write Frankenstein? | It was a response to a contest of who could tell the scariest story. |
| In general, what was the reaction of the people the creature encountered? | They were frightened and horrified. They all either ran away or tried to injure him. |
| What goal was Victor pursuing while at the university in Ingolstadt? | He wanted to renew life in a corpse |
| What is the form of the novel? | epistolary/ frame narrative |
| What type of literature genre does Frankenstein fall under? | gothic |
| Who was Victor’s mentor while at university? | Professor Waldman |
| After the creation, what does Henry Clerval give Victor once he recovers? | A letter from Elizabeth |
| What news does the letter from Victor’s father bring? | William has died |
| Who was accused of committing the murder? | Justine |
| Whom does Frankenstein meet after he had ascended to the summit of Montanvert? | The creature |
| What does the monster claim made him “a fiend”? | misery |
| What does the monster believe Victor owes him? | The monster believes Victor should listen to his tale |
| What does the monster witness at night that fills him with wonder? | the moon |
| How does the monster learn to speak? | By observing the cottagers |
| What purpose do the letters between Safie and Felix serve in regard to the monster’s story? | they are proof that his tale is true |
| What did the creature do to the cottage when he returned and found that the De Laceys had moved out? | He destroys it |
| Why does the creature decide to approach William? | He feels his mind might be unprejudiced |
| In which country does Victor plan to finish his second experiment? | Scotland |
| Describe the setting where Victor plans to finish his second creation. | uninhabited, dark, dreary, isolated |
| What is the monster’s last warning to Victor | the monster will be with Victor on his wedding night |
| Does Victor fear death? | No. He often wishes for death because it would end his misery. |
| What happened to Elizabeth on her wedding night? | She is murdered |
| What happened to Victor’s father as a result of this latest tragedy? | he dies of grief |
| What request does Victor make of Robert Walton? | He asks him to kill the creature if he gets the chance |
| How long does it take Victor to tell his tale? | one week |
| enthusiastic or passionate | ardent |
| having a lot of space inside, roomy | capacious |
| abnormally thin or weak | emaciated |
| True or False: Frankenstein was one of the sailors. | False |
| How does Robert Walton feel about Frankenstein? | He likes Frankenstein, and hopes they will become friends |
| True or False: The De Laceys have always been poor. | False |
| What two major events happened to Frankenstein when he was seventeen? | His mother died and he went away to the university |
| Who took care of Frankenstein during his illness? | Henry Clerval |
| in a very unhappy or unfortunate state | wretched |
| causing annoyance | rankling |
| True or False: Once Frankenstein recovered, Victor and Clerval spend the next few months preparing a new experiment. | False |
| True or False: Frankenstein was delighted to finally meet the creature. | False |
| the state of being very poor | penury |
| done or made quickly | cursory |
| something that confines or restrains | fetter |
| Out of all of the books the creature reads, which one does he relate to most? | Paradise Lost |
| Who had been the ruin of the De Lacey family? | Safie’s father, the Turk |
| What type of precautions does Victor take to protect himself from the monster? | He begins to carry around a pistol and dagger |
| True or False: At the end of the novel, Walton changes his course of direction. | True |
| True or False: The creature feels no regret for killing Victor’s family. | False |
Frankenstein Test Review
February 18, 2020