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What was the inspiration for Mary Shelley's ghost story that she wrote during the summer of 1816?
What was the inspiration for Mary Shelley's ghost story that she wrote during the summer of 1816?
- The cold and rainy weather that kept them indoors
- The conversations about the possibility of bringing the dead back to life
- The experiments being conducted by scientists on frogs using electrical charges (correct)
- The German ghost stories that her friends were telling
What was Mary Shelley's relationship with Percy Bysshe Shelley like in the beginning?
What was Mary Shelley's relationship with Percy Bysshe Shelley like in the beginning?
- They were already married when they first met
- They secretly left for France and later married (correct)
- They were close friends who met at her mother's grave
- They were strangers who met through their mutual interest in writing
What did the monster in Frankenstein do to help the poor family he was observing?
What did the monster in Frankenstein do to help the poor family he was observing?
- He brought them food and supplies
- He gathered firewood and cleared snow for them (correct)
- He taught them language and skills
- He protected them from harm
What was the outcome of Mary Shelley's summer in Geneva in 1816?
What was the outcome of Mary Shelley's summer in Geneva in 1816?
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How did Mary Shelley's early life shape her as a writer?
How did Mary Shelley's early life shape her as a writer?
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Who is the main character often depicted as having dark hair, green skin, and stitches holding him together?
Who is the main character often depicted as having dark hair, green skin, and stitches holding him together?
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How old is the story of Frankenstein?
How old is the story of Frankenstein?
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Who were Mary Shelley's parents?
Who were Mary Shelley's parents?
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Which of the following statements about Mary Wollstonecraft is true?
Which of the following statements about Mary Wollstonecraft is true?
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What happened to Mary Shelley's mother shortly after she was born?
What happened to Mary Shelley's mother shortly after she was born?
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