He became ill with a fever and delirium for several months. 
 
10. Who took care of Frankenstein during his illness? 
Henry Clerval did. 
 

Frankenstein

 Chapters 6-9 

1. What did Clerval give Frankenstein when he was better? 
He gave him a letter from Elisabeth. 
 
2. How did Frankenstein and Clerval spend the next several months? 
Frankenstein introduced Clerval to the professors. They studied and went for walks. 
 
3. What news did the letter from Frankenstein’s father bring? 
Frankenstein’s youngest brother, William, had been murdered. 
 
4. What did Frankenstein see just outside the gates of Geneva as he was returning home? 
He saw the monster he had created. 
 
5. Who was accused of committing the murder, and why? 
Justine, who lived with the family, was accused. She had not been with the family on the night 
William was murdered. Several people had seen her the next morning looking confused and 
frightened. A servant found the locket that Elizabeth had given to William in Justine’s pocket. 
 
6. What was Frankenstein’s reaction to this accusation? 
He was sure the creature had committed the murder. He was torn between wanting to save 
Justine and not wanting to reveal his horrible secret to anyone. He considered himself the real 
murderer. 
 
7. What did Frankenstein do about his dilemma? 
He appealed to the courts to let Justine go free, and told his family that she was innocent, but he 
did not tell anyone about the creature. 
 
 
8. What happened to the accused person? 
She confessed under pressure from her priest. She was convicted and hanged. 
 
9. What was Frankenstein’s state of mind after the trial and its conclusion? 
He was filled with remorse for all he had done. He was also fearful that the creature would 
commit other crimes. 
 
10. Where did Frankenstein go to seek relief? 
He traveled to the Alpine valley and the village of Chamounix. 
 

Frankenstein

 Chapters 10-15 

1. Whom did Frankenstein meet after he had ascended to the summit of Montanvert? 
He met his creature. 
 
2. How did Frankenstein react to this meeting? 
He was full of rage and horror. He threatened to kill the creature.