Frankenstein Comprehension Directions: to use these questions to While you will not have to turn this in, it’s a good idea guide your reading. Your ability to answer the questions ensures that you are getting all of the major plot details and character development. Chapters 1 and 2: Comprehension How did Victor’s father spend his “younger days”? While Victor was intrigued by science as a child, what were Elizabeth’s chief interests? What did Henry Clerval write when he was nine years old? Where does Victor first come across the works of Agrippa? What does Victor witness during the thunderstorm? Henry Clerval attend the university with Victor? Why doesn’t What subject does Professor M. Krempe teach? How does M. Waldman react when he hears the names of Agrippa and Paracelsus? Before he leaves for the university, what does Victor hope to accomplish with his scientific studies? According to Professor Waldman, what have the “modern masters” learned about blood and air? Chapters 3-5: Comprehension After he begins his study of natural philosophy, how does Victor feel about M. Waldman? How tall does Victor plan to make his creature? How does Victor describe himself after his months of study? In what month does Victor finally complete his experiment? What color is the and lips? creature’s hair After he brings the creature to life, who does Victor dream about meeting in Ingolstadt? What does the creature do when he visits Victor in his bedroom? As he wanders the streets of Ingolstadt, what poem does Victor quote? After he recovers from his illness, how does Victor react when he finally sees his laboratory instruments again? When Henry invents tales to amuse Victor, what kind of writers does he imitate? Chapters 6-8: Comprehension Who is Ernest Frankenstein? Why did William hide from Ernest in Plainpalais? Why did Elizabeth feel responsible for William’s murder? How long has Victor been away from home studying at Ingolstadt? When Victor sees the creature in the Alps, why he pursue it? doesn’t How has Elizabeth changed in the six years since Victor has seen her? How does Justine look and behave during her trail?
Frankenstein Comprehension Directions: While you will not have to turn this in, it’s a good idea to use these questions to guide your reading. Your ability to answer the questions ensures that you are getting all of the major plot details and character development. Chapters 1 and 2: Comprehension How did Victor’s father spend his “younger days”? While Victor was intrigued by science as a child, what were Elizabeth’s chief interests? What did Henry Clerval write when he was nine years old? Where does Victor first come across the works of Agrippa? What does Victor witness during the thunderstorm? Why doesn’t Henry Clerval attend the university with Victor? What subject does Professor M. Krempe teach? How does M. Waldman react when he hears the names of Agrippa and Paracelsus? Before he leaves for the university, what does Victor hope to accomplish with his scientific studies? According to Professor Waldman, what have the “modern masters” learned about blood and air? Chapters 3-5: Comprehension After he begins his study of natural philosophy, how does Victor feel about M. Waldman? How tall does Victor plan to make his creature? How does Victor describe himself after his months of study? In what month does Victor finally complete his experiment? What color is the creature’s hair and lips? After he brings the creature to life, who does Victor dream about meeting in Ingolstadt? What does the creature do when he visits Victor in his bedroom? As he wanders the streets of Ingolstadt, what poem does Victor quote? After he recovers from his illness, how does Victor react when he finally sees his laboratory instruments again? When Henry invents tales to amuse Victor, what kind of writers does he imitate? Chapters 6-8: Comprehension Who is Ernest Frankenstein? Why did William hide from Ernest in Plainpalais? Why did Elizabeth feel responsible for William’s murder? How long has Victor been away from home studying at Ingolstadt? When Victor sees the creature in the Alps, why doesn’t he pursue it? How has Elizabeth changed in the six years since Victor has seen her? How does Justine look and behave during her trail?
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