Exploring Gothic Literature
- 1. Who is considered the father of Gothic literature?
A) Edgar Allan Poe
B) Mary Shelley
C) Algernon Blackwood
D) Horace Walpole
- 2. Which novel is considered one of the first Gothic novels?
A) The Castle of Otranto
B) Wuthering Heights
C) Frankenstein
D) Dracula
- 3. Which author of Gothic fiction is known for her novel 'The Mysteries of Udolpho'?
A) Charlotte Brontë
B) Bram Stoker
C) H.P. Lovecraft
D) Ann Radcliffe
- 4. What is the typical role of women in Gothic literature?
A) Damsel in distress
B) Villain
C) Fearless warrior
D) Comic relief character
- 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 create a sense of fear and suspense
B) To inspire romantic feelings
C) To provide comic relief
D) To promote ecological awareness
- 7. Which famous poet wrote a poem titled 'The Raven', often considered a Gothic piece?
A) Emily Dickinson
B) Edgar Allan Poe
C) Lord Byron
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) Foreboding
B) Awe
C) Tranquility
D) Bliss
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