Frankenstein

**Quiz Question — *Frankenstein* by Mary Shelley** Who narrates the outermost layer of *Frankenstein*? - A) Victor Frankenstein - B) The Creature - C) Robert Walton - D) Alphonse Frankenstein **Correct Answer: C) Robert Walton** *Explanation: The story begins with a series of letters from Robert Walton, an Arctic explorer, to his sister Margaret Saville. Through Walton's letters, readers learn about Victor Frankenstein's tale, which includes the Creature's narrative, creating the novel's complex frame structure.*

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**Quiz Question — *Frankenstein* by Mary Shelley** Who narrates the outermost frame narrative in *Frankenstein*? - A) Victor Frankenstein - B) The Creature - C) Robert Walton - D) Alphonse Frankenstein **Answer: C) Robert Walton** *Explanation: The outermost narrative of the novel is presented through the letters of Robert Walton, an Arctic explorer corresponding with his sister, Margaret Saville. Walton rescues Victor Frankenstein and recounts his story, positioning him as the primary narrator of the novel.*

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**Quiz Question — *Frankenstein* by Mary Shelley** Who narrates the frame story of *Frankenstein* — specifically, the character whose letters begin and end the novel and who is the first to meet Victor Frankenstein? A) Victor Frankenstein B) Henry Clerval C) Robert Walton D) The Creature **Correct Answer: C) Robert Walton** *Explanation: The novel features a layered narrative structure. Robert Walton, an Arctic explorer, writes letters to his sister Margaret Saville detailing his encounter with Victor Frankenstein, who then shares his own story — which includes the Creature's perspective. Walton acts as the outermost frame narrator.*

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