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