Chapter 8 Quiz — Frankenstein

What crime is Justine Moritz accused of in Chapter 8?

• Theft of the Frankenstein family jewels
• The murder of William Frankenstein
• Arson at the Frankenstein estate
• Poisoning Victor Frankenstein

What piece of evidence is most damaging to Justine at her trial?

• A witness who saw her commit the crime
• A miniature portrait found in her pocket
• A written confession found in her room
• Bloodstains on her clothing

Why does Justine confess to the murder she did not commit?

• She wants to protect the real killer
• Her confessor threatens her with excommunication and hellfire
• She is offered a reduced sentence in exchange
• She believes she may actually be guilty

Who speaks in Justine's defense at the trial?

• Victor Frankenstein
• Alphonse Frankenstein
• Elizabeth Lavenza
• Henry Clerval

Victor publicly reveals that his creature killed William during Justine's trial.

Justine spent the night of the murder searching for William and sleeping in a barn.

The jury's vote is split, but the majority rules against Justine.

Elizabeth visits Justine in prison before her execution.

How does Victor describe the trial proceedings?

• A fair and thorough investigation
• A wretched mockery of justice
• A necessary evil
• A triumph of the legal system

In the chapter, when Victor says his declaration "would not have exculpated her," what does "exculpated" mean?

• Imprisoned
• Cleared from blame
• Frightened
• Consoled

What does "obdurate" mean when Justine says her confessor threatened her if she "continued obdurate"?

• Fearful and trembling
• Stubbornly unyielding
• Quietly praying
• Visibly distraught

What is the significance of Victor calling himself "the true murderer" at the end of the chapter?

• He literally killed William himself
• He recognizes his creation of the creature caused both deaths
• He confesses to poisoning Justine
• He blames himself for not watching William more carefully

Justine expresses fear of death in her final conversation with Elizabeth and Victor.

What does Victor foreshadow at the close of Chapter 8?

• That he will destroy the creature immediately
• That more deaths and lamentations will follow
• That Elizabeth will leave the family
• That he will leave Geneva forever