Frankenstein, or a Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley
Each of these questions are based on Frankenstein that we have just finished reading. They assess your understanding of being able to choose answers that provide proof and justification for your answer.
4. Victor does not confess that he believes the monster killed William because he believes people will think he is crazy and not believe him. Which of the following statements illustrates Victor's reasoning for not confessing?
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"Such declarations would have been considered as the ravings of a madman..."
"Justine also was a girl of merit and possessed qualities which promised to render her life happy."
"Now all [her future] was to be obliterated in an ignominious grave, and I the cause!"
"It was decided whether the result of my curiosity and lawless devices would cause the death of two of my fellow beings..."