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