Exploring Gothic Literature
  • 1. Who is considered the father of Gothic literature?
A) Algernon Blackwood
B) Edgar Allan Poe
C) Mary Shelley
D) Horace Walpole
  • 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) Bram Stoker
C) Charlotte Brontë
D) Ann Radcliffe
  • 4. Gothic literature often combines elements of horror with elements of which other genre?
A) Science fiction
B) Mystery
C) Romance
D) Comedy
  • 5. What is the typical role of women in Gothic literature?
A) Damsel in distress
B) Fearless warrior
C) Comic relief character
D) Villain
  • 6. What term describes the feeling of impending doom or disaster often present in Gothic narratives?
A) Tranquility
B) Foreboding
C) Bliss
D) Awe
  • 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 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 provide comic relief
D) To inspire romantic feelings
  • 9. What era is typically associated with the rise of Gothic literature?
A) 12th century
B) 20th century
C) 18th century
D) 19th century
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