Question

What major event occurs in Frankenstein's life when he is 17 years old? A. Elizabeth contracts scarlet fever and nearly dies. B. His younger brother leaves home to join the German army. C. His father abandons the family and leaves them penniless. D. He boards a ship for America and almost drowns when it sinks.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is A.

Explanation:

Victors father never abondones his family, neither does Victor almost die on a boat going to America. Also, Victor never had a brother.

Answer 2

Answer:

A. Elizabeth contracts scarlet fever and nearly dies.

Explanation:

At the age of 17 years old, Victor Frankestein had to deal with two challenging situations. In the first place, his mother, Elizabeth, contracted scarlet fever and got very ill. In the second place, he had to leave his homeland to study at a German University, because his parents determined that the quality of his education had to be improved and he had to meet other new cultures.