Question

1. how does victor describe his childhood and early interests? a. troubled childhood with a passion for poetry. b. lonely childhood with a love for politics. c. idyllic childhood with a fascination for science and alchemy. d. adventurous childhood with a focus on exploration. 6. what contrast is drawn between victor and henry clerval? a. victor is drawn to science, henry to chivalry and moral questions. b. victor is focused on medicine, henry on law. c. victor is obsessed with fame, henry with wealth. d. victor is interested in politics, henry in economics. 7. how does victors interest in science begin to shift? a. he becomes a teacher of ancient philosophy. b. he abandons science for literature. c. he moves from ancient alchemy to modern empirical science. d. he starts studying astrology and mysticism. 8. what foreshadowing is present in chapter 2? a. victors friendships predict a successful career. b. victors travels indicate a life of adventure. c. victors happiness suggests a peaceful future. d. victors obsession hints at future regret and tragedy.

Explanation:

In the novel Frankenstein, Victor describes his childhood as idyllic and was fascinated by science and alchemy. Victor is drawn to science while Henry Clerval is interested in chivalry and moral questions. Victor's scientific interest shifts from ancient alchemy to modern empirical science. In Chapter 2, Victor's obsession foreshadows future regret and tragedy.

Answer:

1. C. Idyllic childhood with a fascination for science and alchemy.
2. A. Victor is drawn to science, Henry to chivalry and moral questions.
3. C. He moves from ancient alchemy to modern empirical science.
4. D. Victor's obsession hints at future regret and tragedy.