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1. 1.

   In this chapter, you will read the story of the creation of the novel, Frankenstein. Read the following passage about the novel and fill in the blanks with the given words.

   

   intelligent	perfect	everything	cobbled
   accepted	appearance	scientist	revenge

    

   Mary Shelley's novel is about the gifted young __________, Victor Frankenstein who brings to life a human-like creature, __________ together using the body parts of dead people. Frankenstein had hoped to create the __________ man, but his Creature is hideous. However, he is an __________ being whose deepest wish is to be loved and __________ by others. He is rejected by his maker, who is horrified by his __________, as well as by other people he meets. Enraged, he seeks __________ on his creator. Frankenstein wanted to 'play God' by creating life, but by the end of the story, he loses __________ he holds dear.

2. 2.

   Do you like stories about ghosts and monsters? There are some creatures of lore which only come out at night, having a deep connection with darkness. Work in pairs and match these famous sinister beings with their places of origin.

   Name	Place of Origin
   1. Babadook: a very tall faced man with long fingers, who wears a hat	a. Transylvania
   2. Banshee: a female spirit, known for her loud shrieking	b. Ireland
   3. Dracula: an immortal demon who takes the shape of a bat and drinks blood	c. India
   4. Gremlin: a mischievous creature who enjoys damaging machinery	d. Australia
   5. Nishi: a night spirit which lures its victim by calling their names	e. England

    

3. 3.

   Who were the people staying at Villa Diodati?

4. 4.

   Describe the weather during the summer of 1816.

5. 5.

   What were the two traits of the story Mary had wanted to write?

6. 6.

   Who were Mary's parents?