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Number 1. What special set of circumstances inspired the four friends to attempt to write a ghost story?
a. their interest in literature and desire for fame
b. the bad weather and the haunted villa they were living in
c. the bad weather and the access to other ghost stories
d. all of the above
Correct Answer: c. the bad weather and the access to other ghost stories
Number 2. What gives Shelley her idea for the story?
a. a discussion she overheard between Byron and her husband about the possibility of creating life
b. a discussion she had with a famous scientist of the time
c. a ghost story that was read by Byron
d. all of the above
Correct Answer: a. a discussion she overheard between Byron and her husband about the possibility of creating life
Number 3. What does the selection reveal about the relationship between Shelley and her husband?
a. She depended on him for her ideas.
b. He was jealous of her early success.
c. She had great admiration for her husband and gave him credit for the success of her novel.
d. They were very close but did not work together on literary projects.
Correct Answer: c. She had great admiration for her husband and gave him credit for the success of her novel.