Frankenstein Chapters 6 & 7 Quiz

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What does Elizabeth fear for Ernest in her letter to Victor?

He will travel abroad

He will pursue knowledge

He will become an idler (correct)

He will become successful

How does Elizabeth describe Justine's attention to Caroline?

She paid the greatest attention to every gesture of my aunt

What does Elizabeth say about her love for Justine?

I love her tenderly. She is very clever and gentle, and extremely pretty.

What is Victor's change in attitude towards natural philosophy?

I had conceived a violent antipathy even to the name of natural philosophy. Signup and view all the answers

How does Victor react to being praised by Professor Waldman?

[M.Waldman] inflicted torture when he praised. Signup and view all the answers

What feelings does Alphonse want Victor to come with instead of vengeance?

Feelings of peace and gentleness that will heal. Signup and view all the answers

What does Victor see while exploring the place where William was murdered?

Vivid flashes of lightning dazzled my eyes. Signup and view all the answers

What does Victor recall about the nervous fever?

I remembered also the nervous fever...which would give an air of delirium to a tale otherwise so utterly improbable. Signup and view all the answers

What does Ernest hope regarding Elizabeth?

Your persuasions will induce poor Elizabeth to cease her vain and tormenting self-accusations. Signup and view all the answers

What does Alphonse believe about the justice of their laws?

If she is, as you believe, innocent, rely on the justice of our laws. Signup and view all the answers

What does Justine say about confessing to a crime she didn't commit?

A thousand times rather would I have confessed myself guilty of the crime. Signup and view all the answers

What does Justine hope will incline her judges to a favorable interpretation?

I hope the character I have always borne will incline my judges to a favourable interpretation. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Elizabeth believe Justine is being wrongly accused?

I see a fellow creature about to perish through the cowardice of her pretended friends. Signup and view all the answers

How does Victor feel about his guilt compared to Justine's suffering?

The tortures of the accused did not equal mine; she was sustained by innocence but the fangs of remorse tore at my bosom and would not forgo their hold. Signup and view all the answers

What horror does Justine express about Elizabeth's belief in her guilt?

I thought with horror...whom you loved, was a creature capable of a crime which none but the devil himself could have perpetrated. Signup and view all the answers

What does Victor reflect on after Justine's death?

Justine died; she rested and I was alive. Signup and view all the answers

What consolation does Victor find in solitude?

Solitude was my only consolation - deep, dark, deathlike solitude. Signup and view all the answers

What is Victor's concern about committing suicide?

Should I by my base desertion leave them exposed and unprotected to the malice of a fiend whom I had let loose among them. Signup and view all the answers

What does Victor wish regarding his past actions?

I ardently wished to extinguish that life I had so thoughtlessly bestowed. Signup and view all the answers

What question does Elizabeth ask Victor when she notices he is acting weird?

What can disturb our peace? Signup and view all the answers

How does Victor react to Elizabeth trying to calm him over Justine's death?

I listened to this discourse with the extremest of agony. I, not in deed, but in effect, was the true murderer. Signup and view all the answers

What does Victor say to the Monster in a moment of aggression?

Begone vile insect! Or rather, stay, that I may trample you to dust... extinction of your miserable existence. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Monster say in response to Victor's aggression?

You purpose to kill me, how dare you sport thus with life? Do your duty towards me, and I will do mine towards you and the rest of humanity. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Monster attribute his misdeeds to?

I was benevolent and good; misery made me a fiend. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Monster say about the right to defend oneself?

The guilty are allowed, by human laws, bloody as they are, to speak in their own defense before they are condemned. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Monster imply about his potential behavior?

On you it rests, whether I quit the neighbourhood of man and lead a harmless life or become the scourge of your fellow creatures and the author of a speedy ruin. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 6

Elizabeth expresses concern for her brother Ernest, fearing he will become idle.
She notes Justine's attentiveness to her mother Caroline, emphasizing Justine's caring nature.
Elizabeth describes her deep affection for Justine, highlighting her cleverness, gentleness, and beauty.
Victor’s perspective on natural philosophy shifts dramatically, developing a strong aversion to it.
Compliments from Professor Waldman cause Victor emotional turmoil rather than praise.

Chapter 7

Alphonse urges Victor to approach the situation with peace instead of vengeance against William's murderer.
Victor recalls stunning flashes of lightning while revisiting William's murder scene, feeling overwhelmed.
He reflects on the nerve-induced fever that might taint the credibility of his account of events.
Ernest hopes that Victor can convince Elizabeth to stop feeling guilty about Justine's predicament.
Alphonse is optimistic about Justine's innocence being proven through the justice system.

Chapter 8

Justine expresses she would rather confess to guilt than be wrongfully accused.
She hopes her established character can sway her judges toward a favorable verdict.
Elizabeth observes that Justine is in danger due to the cowardice of those around her.
Victor feels more tormented by his guilt than Justine, sensing her innocent nature contrasts with his remorse.
Justine is horrified by the thought that Elizabeth could believe her capable of a crime like that of the monster.

Chapter 9

Justine's death occurs while Victor is still alive, highlighting the tragic circumstances.
Victor finds solace only in solitude, describing it as deep and deathlike.
He fears his suicide would leave his family vulnerable to the monster he created.
Victor regrets his actions and wishes to extinguish the life he foolishly gave to the monster.
Elizabeth's concern over Victor’s demeanor triggers dramatic irony as she questions what disturbs their peace.
Victor experiences intense agony listening to Elizabeth's comforting words about Justine, realizing he is morally complicit in her death.

Chapter 10

Victor addresses the monster with contempt, referring to him as a "vile insect."
The monster challenges Victor’s aggression, demanding that Victor fulfills his responsibilities towards him and humanity.
The monster reflects on his former benevolence, revealing that his misery transformed him into a fiend.
He demonstrates his understanding of law, asserting that the guilty have the right to defend themselves.
The monster indicates that Victor's actions will determine whether he leads a benign life or becomes a threat to humanity.

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Test your understanding of Chapters 6 and 7 of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. This quiz covers key character relationships, emotional turmoil, and significant events that shape Victor's perspective and the fate of Justine. Delve into the themes of guilt, innocence, and the impact of family dynamics.