Frankenstein Flashcards

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What can I infer about Robert Walton through the first two letters? (7)

A

he loves his sister and their bond, but he may not see her again because of his travels around the world.

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What did the sailors see that gave them clues to being close to land? (9)

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an eskimo riding a sled with dogs.

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Who did the brother find a friend in? (13

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the stranger whom they pull aboard to safety after being stranded on ice.

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How does the stranger feel while on the boat? (14)

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he seems preoccupied and not feeling well.

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What story is being told in Chapter 1? (17

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The story of the stranger.

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What lesson’s did Victor Frankenstein learn after being born in Naples? (19)

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he learned lessons of patience, charity, and self control.

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Who does Victor Frankenstein think is all his forever? (21)

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Elizabeth, the orphan girl

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How were Victor frankenstein’s parents growing up? (23)

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they were extremely kind and indulgent

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What is the most destroyed thing Frankenstein has seen? (26)

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seeing the tree down with no solid break but fibers spreading off.

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What does destiny have in store fro frankenstein? (27)

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something bad

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Why did Frankensteins mother die? (28)

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she caught the scarlet fever from Elizabeth.

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What does Frankenstein look up to and study in college? (32)

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alchemists and their discoveries.

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On page 33, Frankenstein says that the professor’s words “Destory him”. What does this mean?

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this means that he will not devote his life to this cause until his ultimate demise.

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What does Frankenstein presumably want to do with his life? (34)

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study some sort of science like chemistry, physics.

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Wat portion of science was Frankenstein attached? (36)

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the science of body structure

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What must you do before you studylife? (36

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study the recourse of death

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17
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What was frankenstein able to do? (37)

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bring action to lifeless matter

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Was Frankenstein successful in bringing death life? What did he do? (42)

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He was successful. He brought a monster to life.

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Where did the monster end up when Frankenstein awoke? (43)

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he ended up lifting the curtain to the bed and reaching for Frankenstein.

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Who brought back memories of his family? (44)

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Clerval

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What does Elizabeth ask for from Victor? (49)

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just to write a letter home letting his family know he is okay.

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What happened to William? (55)

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he was murdered.

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How did William die? (56

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he was strangled.

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Where does Frankenstein go when he goes to Geneva? (60)

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he goes to where his brother died.

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What killed William (60)
The Monster
26
What does Frankenstein remember about the library from 6 years ago? (62)
it is where he last hugged his father,
27
What does Ernest, his brother, tell Frankenstein about the murderer? (62)
he tells him that they found the murderer and it was a young girl
28
How does Frankenstein react to the false accusation against Justine? (62)
he tells Ernest that it was not Justine that committed the crime.
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Who else believes Justine did not do it? (63)
Elizabeth
30
What is Justine's story? (66)
she had been at a house of a friend the night of the murder, and on her way home she went out looking for the child. She then slept in a barn and went looking the next morning. She does not know how the picture got in her pocket.
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What was the verdict placed on Justine? (67)
she was convicted of murder
32
Who were the first two victims of the monster? (71)
william and Justine for Justine died in prison after being convicted of William's murder
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Why did Frankenstein like the gates of the village being closed? (73)
he liked to know everyone was safe
34
Who does Victor realize is the murderer? (75)
himself
35
What comes running towards Frankenstein on the ice? (80)
the monster
36
What does the monster say to Frankenstein about rules? (81)
he says that if they agree to follow each other's rules, then there will be no death.
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Why does the monster say he is suffering? (82)
his creator does not want him
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Why does Frankenstein change his mind from rage to understanding? (83)
he realizes that if he wants the monster to be happy he has to make him happy
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What does the monster realize is a downfall to almost every amiable family? (92)
money
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What did the monster do for the village? (95)
he would perform a lot of chores for the village, and noone had any idea it was him
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When did Frankenstein realize his misfortune of not knowing his creator? (101)
when he began learning possessives from lessons from Felix.
42
What literary work does the monster mention? (110)
Paradise Lost
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How does the monster get inside the house? (113)
he knocks and the blind owner lets him come in and rest
44
What happened when the rest of the man's family came in the house? (115)
the monster was hit by Felix and forced out of the hosue
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How does the monster feel as Felix and his family prepares to move? (118)
abandoned again
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How did the monster feel after saving the girl? (121)
he felt unappreciated because he was shot after trying to help.
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Was the monster orignally going to kill William? (122)
no. when he found out he was the son of Frankenstein he wanted to inflict pain.
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What does the monster want? (125)
a wife from Frankenstein
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What does the monster say to Frankenstein he will do if he is given a wife. (127)
he says that he will leave the presence of humans forever.
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What was Frankenstein's decision about the making of a wife? (128
he is making a wife.
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When would Elizabeth and Frankenstein be married? (132)
when he returns from his journey to england.
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What does Frankenstein remember Clerval for on their journey back? 134
he remembers him for his positive and humble thoughts about the nature they experience.
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How does he feel about the creation of another monster compared to the creation of the first? (143)
he was excited to create the first and disgusted to create the second.
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What does the monster call Frankenstein? (146)
his slave
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Who does Frankenstein think will be the monster's next victim? (147)
Elizabeth on their wedding night
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Who was Frankenstein met with when he was in Ireland? (153)
a magistrate
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Who died? (155)
Clerval
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What happened on their wedding night? (173)
Elizabeth was killed.
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Where is the monster leading Frankenstein?
he is leading him to the mountains.
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Who is Frankenstein? (186)
he is the man that the ship and Walton picked up from the ice while he was chasing the monster.
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How does the monster leave the story?
he leaves by saying his deed is done now that Frankenstein is dead.