How Well Do You Know William Godwin?

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He was a well-known and successful 18th Century English writer and philosopher. He was also a romantic man as well as an amazing father. He may have lost the love of his life once but his passion for writing never died. So, how much do you know about him? Take our quiz and find out.

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  • 2. 
    What was Mary Goodwin's Penname? - ProProfs

    What was Mary Goodwin's Penname?

    • Betty Boo

    • Mary Shelley

    • Natasha Kinski

    • Layla Hadid

    Correct Answer
    A. Mary Shelley
    Explanation
    Mary Shelley was the penname of Mary Goodwin. Mary Shelley was an English writer who is best known for her novel "Frankenstein." She used the penname to distinguish her works from those of her husband, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and to establish her own identity as a writer. Mary Shelley's real name was Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, but she adopted the penname to gain recognition and credibility in the literary world.

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  • 3. 
    Who was his daughter? - ProProfs

    Who was his daughter?

    • Elisabeth Shelley

    • Ann Stuart

    • Mary Shelley

    • Dorothy Shelley

    Correct Answer
    A. Mary Shelley
    Explanation
    Mary Shelley was the daughter referred to in the question. She was an English novelist and the author of the famous Gothic novel "Frankenstein." Mary Shelley was born as Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin and later married Percy Bysshe Shelley, a renowned poet. Her literary contributions and her role in shaping the science fiction genre make her a significant figure in English literature.

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  • 4. 
    In what year did he publish sketches of history? - ProProfs

    In what year did he publish sketches of history?

    • 1780

    • 1784

    • 1785

    • 1787

    Correct Answer
    A. 1784
    Explanation
    In 1784, he published sketches of history.

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  • 5. 
    Where did he meet his wife Mary Wollstonecraft? - ProProfs

    Where did he meet his wife Mary Wollstonecraft?

    • At a park

    • In Ireland

    • At the home of their mutual publisher

    • In new York

    Correct Answer
    A. At the home of their mutual publisher
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "At the home of their mutual publisher." This suggests that the person met his wife, Mary Wollstonecraft, at the home of a publisher that they both shared. This implies that they may have been involved in the same literary or publishing circles, and their relationship blossomed from there.

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  • 6. 
    What's the other name for the book Frankenstein? - ProProfs

    What's the other name for the book Frankenstein?

    • Doctor Who

    • Promotheus

    • Doctor Frankenstein

    • The Modern Prometheus

    Correct Answer
    A. The Modern Prometheus
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The Modern Prometheus." This is because the book Frankenstein is often subtitled as "The Modern Prometheus" due to its themes of creation and the consequences of playing god. The reference to Prometheus, a figure in Greek mythology who stole fire from the gods and suffered severe consequences, is fitting as it parallels the actions and consequences of Victor Frankenstein in the novel.

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  • 7. 
    Which famous book did Mary Goodwin write? - ProProfs

    Which famous book did Mary Goodwin write?

    • The wolf of London

    • Nosferatu

    • Dracula

    • Frankenstein

    Correct Answer
    A. Frankenstein
    Explanation
    Mary Goodwin is actually the author Mary Shelley, who wrote the famous book "Frankenstein." The other options listed are all famous works of literature, but they were not written by Mary Goodwin.

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  • 8. 
    When did he publish his first work? - ProProfs

    When did he publish his first work?

    • In 1783

    • In 1780

    • In 1790

    • In 1793

    Correct Answer
    A. In 1783
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "In 1783." This means that he published his first work in the year 1783.

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  • 9. 
    When was he born? - ProProfs

    When was he born?

    • March 3, 1757

    • January 3, 1756

    • May 3, 1756

    • March 3, 1756

    Correct Answer
    A. March 3, 1756
    Explanation
    The correct answer is March 3, 1756.

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  • 10. 
    What's his first published work? - ProProfs

    What's his first published work?

    • Life of Lord Chatham

    • Anarchism

    • Frankeinstein

    • Count Dracula

    Correct Answer
    A. Life of Lord Chatham
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Life of Lord Chatham." This suggests that the person's first published work is a book titled "Life of Lord Chatham."

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