Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate take-home assessment planning with this plot-based quiz covering chapters 4, 5, and 6 of Mary Shelley’s science fiction novel Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus. The assessment may double as a guided reading handout to facilitate active engagement with fiction. An answer key is provided. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By completing this quiz, students will demonstrate knowledge of the following:

• Victor’s investigation of death and decomposition
• The unintended consequences of Victor’s ambitiousness
• The moment Victor is overcome by dread
• Victor’s decision not to tell Henry about his work
• Victor’s stated belief that ambitiousness should be regulated
• Behaviors that reflect Victor’s mental breakdown
• Henry’s role as a caretaker
• Elizabeth’s assessment of the Frankenstein family
• Justine’s relationship with the Frankenstein family
• Justine’s personal background