Trivia Quiz: Frankenstein Trivia

You probably already know by now that "Frankenstein" was the name of the scientist who created the legendary monster, and not the monster itself. Now it's time to test your knowledge of some tougher facts with this interactive trivia quiz!


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Question 1: Where did Mary Shelley get the idea for the novel "Frankenstein"?

 A: An old ghost story
 B: A passing traveler
 C: A dream
 D: Memories of her father

Question 2: How long did it take Frankenstein to create his monster?

 A: One year
 B: Eighteen months
 C: Two years
 D: Three years

Question 3: What Aerosmith song was inspired by a scene from the film "Young Frankenstein"?

 A: "Boogie Man"
 B: "Walk This Way"
 C: "Dude Looks Like a Lady"
 D: "Livin' on the Edge"

Question 4: Why did John Carradine turn down the role of the monster in the 1931 film version of "Frankenstein"?

 A: He didn't want to wear the makeup
 B: He didn't think the film would do well
 C: He considered himself too good an actor to play a monster
 D: He didn't like the idea of his sons seeing him in a scary role

Question 5: What does Dr. Frankenstein, as the narrator, say in the original novel he used to animate the monster?

 A: Lightining
 B: An injection of a special chemical
 C: A mysterious supernatural source
 D: He refuses to say

Question 6: What state banned the 1931 film?

 A: Virginia
 B: New Jersey
 C: Kansas
 D: Florida

Question 7: In the original novel, what is the monster's name?

 A: Victor
 B: Percy
 C: Prometheus
 D: He has no name

Question 8: When speaking to his creator, what Biblical character does the monster associate himself with?

 A: Adam
 B: Jesus
 C: Lazarus
 D: Moses

Question 9: Which of these stars wrote "The Rocky Horror Show" and its film adaptation, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," in which a different Frank -- Dr. Frank-N-Furter -- brings to life a creature of his own?

 A: Richard O'Brien
 B: Meat Loaf
 C: Charles Gray
 D: Barry Bostwick

Question 10: In the X-Files episode "Post-Modern Prometheus," what popular singer did a Frankenstein-like monster develop an obsession for?

 A: Karen Carpenter
 B: Dolly Parton
 C: Cher
 D: Olivia Newton-John