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The First Gothics by Frederick S. Frank
Contributed by: Hewitt
  • 1. Which author is frequently discussed in 'The First Gothics'?
A) Jane Austen
B) Horace Walpole
C) Mary Shelley
D) Charles Dickens
  • 2. What is the significance of 'The Castle of Otranto'?
A) It is considered the first Gothic novel.
B) It is a romantic comedy.
C) It focuses on the supernatural in a modern setting.
D) It was written in the 21st century.
  • 3. One of the central themes in 'The First Gothics' is:
A) Scientific exploration
B) The romance between two lovers
C) The rise of democracy
D) The conflict between civilization and the supernatural
  • 4. Which work by Mary Shelley is considered a blend of Gothic and Romantic elements?
A) Frankenstein
B) The Picture of Dorian Gray
C) Pride and Prejudice
D) Wuthering Heights
  • 5. Frederick S. Frank links Gothic literature to what kind of existential themes?
A) Political revolution
B) Technological advancement
C) Alienation and isolation
D) Community and connection
  • 6. What role do female characters often play in Gothic literature?
A) Victims or heroines in distress
B) Comedians
C) Leaders and warriors
D) Background characters
  • 7. Which character archetype is common in Gothic novels?
A) The fairy godmother
B) The Byronic hero
C) The detective
D) The comic relief
  • 8. What does the term 'Gothic' historically refer to?
A) A philosophical movement
B) A style of art and architecture
C) A type of clothing
D) A modern subculture
  • 9. What supernatural element might be present in Gothic literature?
A) Time travelers
B) Ghosts
C) Aliens
D) Superheroes
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