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