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Frankenstein: The Story of a Monster

Quiz by Melisse McCartney

Grade 7
ELAR (2009)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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12 questions
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  • Q1
    What does the word "illuminate" mean in Scene 1? "Candles struggle to illuminate the gloom."
    to enlighten spiritually or intellectually
    to subject to radiation
    to bring to the forefront; highlight
    to brighten with light
    120s
  • Q2
    (shouting) "And a new species will bless ME as its creator. ME!" From Victor's dialogue in scene 1, the reader can conclude that -
    Victor cares only about the science.
    Victor is a responsible scientist and wants to make sure he is being safe.
    Victor feels the need to have power.
    Victor is afraid his wife will be terrified of the creature.
    120s
  • Q3
    In scene 3, Victor discovers that the creature is responsible for killing Victor's little brother. This is part of the _____.
    exposition
    resolution
    falling action
    rising action
    120s
  • Q4
    (muttering) "My intentions were noble. But I am the author of a terrible evil." In scene 4, Victor's dialogue reveals that...
    he now understands the consequences of his actions.
    he feels no guilt for creating the creature.
    he has now decided to destroy the creature.
    he loves the creature like a son.
    120s
  • Q5
    (trembling with rage) "It's you! The abomination!" In this sentence, "abomination" means...
    a crime
    something regarded with disgust or hatred
    a person from a foreign country
    human being
    120s
  • Q6
    "Day after day, the creature watches the family. He learns to speak by listening to them. He grows fond of them and secretly does them favors." Through these stage directions in Scene 5, how is the creature being characterized?
    The creature has a kind and gentle side to him.
    The creature is pure evil.
    The creature feels like a father to the family he watches.
    The creature feels guilty about killing William.
    120s
  • Q7
    "One day, when Mr. De Lacey is home alone, the creature musters the courage to knock on the door." In this sentence from Scene 6, the best definition of the word "musters" is...
    amounts to
    brings together
    enrolls formally
    calls forth; gathers
    120s
  • Q8
    "I am evil because I am shunned by the entire world! Should I have no chance for joy?" In this dialogue from Scene 7, the word "shunned" means...
    seen as complicated
    to avoid deliberately
    to welcome lovingly
    seen as powerful
    120s
  • Q9
    Victor: "I am not afraid of you." Creature: "You should be. You are my creator, but I am your master." In this dialogue from Scene 8, how is the conflict becoming more complicated?
    The creature has decided to make his own companion.
    The creature still loves Victor like a father.
    The creature knows he is more powerful than Victor and now wants revenge.
    The creature feels like a slave to Victor.
    120s
  • Q10
    In scene 9, why does the creature kill Elizabeth?
    He is getting revenge since Victor would not give him a companion.
    He is in love with Elizabeth but she refuses him.
    He accidentally kills Elizabeth, not knowing the power of his own strength.
    He kills Elizabeth so that Victor will now have time and energy to create a new monster.
    120s
  • Q11
    " A spasm of coughing racks Victor's body." In this sentence from Scene 10, which is the best definition of "racks"?
    to place in a rack
    to stretch or strain violently
    to become forced out of shape
    to seize ropes together
    120s
  • Q12
    The conclusion of the play is...
    The creature goes away to find a new scientist who will create a companion for him.
    The creature kills himself out of guilt and hatred.
    The creature dies of heartbreak and loneliness.
    The creature drifts away on a raft of ice in the sea.
    120s

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