Gothic Literature
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- Q1What is the typical mood or tone of gothic literature?Suspenseful and action-packedLight-hearted and amusingHappy-go-lucky and optimisticDark and foreboding30s
- Q2Which famous gothic novel tells the story of Dorian Gray?War and PeaceAnimal FarmThe Picture of Dorian GrayThe Catcher in the Rye30s
- Q3In gothic literature, what is a common location for the story to take place?A dark and eerie castleA sunny beachA quiet suburban neighborhoodA modern city30s
- Q4Which famous gothic novel features the character Count Dracula?The Adventures of Huckleberry FinnPride and PrejudiceDraculaMoby Dick30s
- Q5What is a common element found in gothic literature?A happy and cheerful atmosphereAn emphasis on modern technologyA focus on happy endingsA sense of gloom and horror30s
- Q6Which novel is a famous example of gothic literature?The Great GatsbyTo Kill a MockingbirdFrankensteinPride and Prejudice30s
- Q7Which author is often credited with pioneering the gothic genre?Mark TwainWilliam ShakespeareJane AustenHorace Walpole30s
- Q8Which of the following is not a Gothic novel?FrankensteinDraculaThe Picture of Dorian GrayPride and Prejudice30s
- Q9Which of the following themes is commonly found in Gothic literature?Love and romanceIsolation and madnessAll of the aboveSupernatural beings30s
- Q10What is the name of the protagonist in Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein'?The CreatureHenry ClervalVictor FrankensteinRobert Walton30s
- Q11What is the name of the narrator in Charlotte Perkins Gilman's 'The Yellow Wallpaper'?Jane EyreThe narrator is unnamedLucy SnoweElizabeth Bennet30s
- Q12Which of the following is a key element of Gothic literature?A sense of mystery and suspenseSupernatural occurrencesAll of the aboveDramatic landscapes30s
- Q13What is the role of transgression in Gothic literature?To unsettle societal norms and values through taboo behaviors and actionsTo celebrate conformity and obedience to authorityTo reinforce conservative moral valuesTo romanticize and glorify traditional social structures30s
- Q14Which of the following is an example of transgression in Gothic literature?A character donating money to charityA character going on a vacation to a tropical islandA character engaging in incestuous behaviorA character getting a promotion at work30s
- Q15How does transgression contribute to the gothic atmosphere in literature?It creates a sense of harmony and stability by upholding traditional social structuresIt makes the story more predictable and easier to followIt creates a sense of unease and tension by breaking down societal norms and expectationsIt increases the amount of humor in the story30s