Exploring Gothic Literature
  • 1. Who is considered the father of Gothic literature?
A) Mary Shelley
B) Algernon Blackwood
C) Horace Walpole
D) Edgar Allan Poe
  • 2. Which novel is considered one of the first Gothic novels?
A) Frankenstein
B) Dracula
C) Wuthering Heights
D) The Castle of Otranto
  • 3. Which author of Gothic fiction is known for her novel 'The Mysteries of Udolpho'?
A) H.P. Lovecraft
B) Charlotte Brontë
C) Ann Radcliffe
D) Bram Stoker
  • 4. What is the typical role of women in Gothic literature?
A) Comic relief character
B) Fearless warrior
C) Damsel in distress
D) Villain
  • 5. Gothic literature often combines elements of horror with elements of which other genre?
A) Science fiction
B) Comedy
C) Romance
D) Mystery
  • 6. What is the main purpose of the supernatural elements in Gothic literature?
A) To promote ecological awareness
B) To create a sense of fear and suspense
C) To inspire romantic feelings
D) To provide comic relief
  • 7. Which famous poet wrote a poem titled 'The Raven', often considered a Gothic piece?
A) Emily Dickinson
B) Lord Byron
C) Edgar Allan Poe
D) Robert Frost
  • 8. What era is typically associated with the rise of Gothic literature?
A) 18th century
B) 19th century
C) 20th century
D) 12th century
  • 9. What term describes the feeling of impending doom or disaster often present in Gothic narratives?
A) Tranquility
B) Awe
C) Foreboding
D) Bliss
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