Question

directions: use the text below to answer the questions that follow.
mary shelley’s frankenstein a graphic novel
by burgan and calero
chapter 2: the dead come back to life
1 narration my story began in geneva, switzerland, where i was born. as a
boy, i was curious about the world.
2 narration i wanted to know everything. in my fathers library, i discovered
many interesting books. i shared them with my best friend, henry clerval.
3 victor this book says humans can call forth ghosts and devils.
4 henry thats crazy, victor. no one can do that.
5 victor the alchemists say there is a potion that can make us live forever.
what does \alchemists\ mean in paragraph 5?
a. scientists who study chemistry and study behavioral sciences
b. people who tried to transform metals into gold and find immortality
c. researchers who work with electricity and inventions of the industrial
revolution
d. professors who teach at universities
question 2.

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "alchemists", we analyze the context from paragraph 5: "The alchemists say there is a potion that can make us live forever." Also, historically, alchemists were known for attempting to transform metals (like into gold) and seeking immortality - related pursuits. Option A combines chemistry and behavioral sciences, which is not related to alchemists. Option C refers to Industrial Revolution - era inventors with electricity, not alchemists. Option D is about university professors, which is irrelevant. Option B matches the historical and contextual understanding of alchemists.

Answer:

B. People who tried to transform metals into gold and find immortality