Question

What gives Mary Shelley the idea for her story?

A. a discussion between her husband and her about Darwin’s experiments

B. a discussion between Lord Byron and her husband about writing ghost stories

C. a discussion between Lord Byron and her husband about the nature of life

D. a discussion between Lord Byron and her about his writing Childe Harold

Answer 1

The best answer is B. Shelley wrote the initial story that would turn into the novel Frankenstein while in a weekend retreat with her husband Percy Shelley and George Gordon, Lord Byron. To pass the time, they agreed they would write a ghost story to share with each other. Shelley wrote her story, which was based off a nightmare she had where she envisioned this frightening creature.

Answer 2

C. a discussion between Lord Byron and her husband about the nature of life