Question

1. after fleeing from his laboratory and hiding in his bedroom, victor’s behavior shows that he is motivated primarily by: a terror and regret for what he has created b acceptance of his responsibility for the creature c a desire to understand the creature d a wish to hide his scientific achievement 17. when victor confronts the creature on the glacier, his immediate motivation is to: a seek forgiveness b understand the creature’s perspective c destroy what he believes has ruined his life d reclaim scientific control over his experiment 18. when the creature first approaches victor on the glacier, his motivation is best described as: a a wish to kill victor immediately b a desperate attempt to make victor acknowledge him c a desire to frighten victor for amusement d a plan to flee into the mountains alone 19. the creature’s argument that he “ought to be victor’s adam” shows he is motivated by: a hatred for all human beings b a desire for divine power over humanity c arrogance about his superior physical strength d a longing for companionship and guidance 20. when the creature says, “i was benevolent…misery made me a fiend,” he is trying to m through: a fear of the creature’s physical power b logic about scientific responsibility c creating sympathy for how badly the creature has been treated d a threat to destroy human civilization

Explanation:

These questions are based on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

1. After creating the creature, Victor is overwhelmed by horror and regret at what he has made, so he flees and hides.
2. When Victor confronts the creature on the glacier, he blames the creature for destroying his life and wants to destroy it in return.
3. When the creature first approaches Victor on the glacier, he is desperate to be recognized and acknowledged by his creator, who abandoned him.
4. The creature compares himself to Adam, the first human who had a creator who cared for him, showing he wants companionship and guidance from Victor.
5. The creature's statement explains that his cruel actions stem from the misery of being rejected and isolated, aiming to make Victor (and the reader) feel sympathy for his suffering.

Answer:

1. A. Terror and regret for what he has created
2. C. Destroy what he believes has ruined his life
3. B. A desperate attempt to make Victor acknowledge him
4. D. A longing for companionship and guidance
5. C. Creating sympathy for how badly the creature has been treated