Answer: The popular 1818 novel that had the sub-title "The Modern Prometheus" is <em>Frankenstein.</em>
Explanation: <em>Frankenstein </em>is a novel written by Mary Shelley, an English author; however, it was first published anonymously in 1818. "The Modern Prometheus" used to be the sub-title of this novel, but it is no longer included in most of its modern editions<u>. This sub-title makes reference to the Greek myth of Prometheus, who is conceived as a hero</u>. In the myth, <u>Prometheus rebels against the gods by stealing fire in order to give it to the humans</u>.
The answers are the following:
"For once, at least, I grasped the mental operations of the Morlocks. Suppressing a strong inclination to laugh, I stepped through the bronze frame and up to the Time Machine;"
" I was surprised to find it had been carefully oiled and cleaned. I have suspected since that the Morlocks had even partially taken it to pieces while trying in their dim way to grasp its purpose "
The correct answer is C. Ordinary characters can do great good. As he himself says it in the book, Bilbo is a Baggins from Bag End and it should remain that way. He is an ordinary person living an ordinary life, but strangely is sucked into a world of magic and adventure. In the end, he does great things and changes the future of the entire world.
