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