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The Penny Dreadful by Peter Haining - Exam
  • 1. What genre does 'The Penny Dreadful' primarily belong to?
A) Science Fiction
B) Fantasy
C) Romance
D) Horror
  • 2. In which century did Penny Dreadfuls primarily emerge?
A) 18th century
B) 19th century
C) 20th century
D) 21st century
  • 3. Penny Dreadfuls were originally sold for what price?
A) Ten pence
B) One shilling
C) One penny
D) Five pence
  • 4. What type of illustrations were commonly found in Penny Dreadfuls?
A) Woodcuts
B) Paintings
C) Comics
D) Photographs
  • 5. Which city is famously known for its association with Penny Dreadfuls?
A) Paris
B) Edinburgh
C) London
D) New York
  • 6. 'The Penny Dreadful' by Peter Haining includes what kind of content?
A) A fictional narrative
B) Poetry
C) Non-fiction essays
D) Historical context and analysis
  • 7. Penny Dreadfuls were typically aimed at which demographic?
A) Elderly adults
B) Scholarly readers
C) Young adults
D) Children only
  • 8. What cultural significance do Penny Dreadfuls hold today?
A) Influence on modern horror
B) Indication of a literary decline
C) Technique for writing romances
D) Irrelevance to today's literature
  • 9. What narrative style is commonly found in Penny Dreadfuls?
A) Anthologies
B) Serialized storytelling
C) Poetic verse
D) Single-volume novels
  • 10. Which of the following is a notable character often featured in Penny Dreadfuls?
A) Sweeney Todd
B) Dracula
C) Sherlock Holmes
D) Frankenstein
  • 11. Which famous horror author was influenced by Penny Dreadfuls?
A) George Orwell
B) Charles Dickens
C) Jules Verne
D) H.P. Lovecraft
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