Question 1

What is the typical mood or tone of gothic literature?

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Dark and foreboding

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Suspenseful and action-packed

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Light-hearted and amusing

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Happy-go-lucky and optimistic

Question 2

Which famous gothic novel tells the story of Dorian Gray?

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The Picture of Dorian Gray

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War and Peace

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Animal Farm

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The Catcher in the Rye

Question 3

In gothic literature, what is a common location for the story to take place?

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A dark and eerie castle

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A sunny beach

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A quiet suburban neighborhood

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A modern city

Question 4

Which famous gothic novel features the character Count Dracula?

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Dracula

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

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Pride and Prejudice

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Moby Dick

Question 5

What is a common element found in gothic literature?

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A sense of gloom and horror

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A happy and cheerful atmosphere

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An emphasis on modern technology

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A focus on happy endings

Question 6

Which novel is a famous example of gothic literature?

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Frankenstein

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The Great Gatsby

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To Kill a Mockingbird

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Pride and Prejudice

Question 7

Which author is often credited with pioneering the gothic genre?

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Horace Walpole

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Mark Twain

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William Shakespeare

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Jane Austen

Question 8

Which of the following is not a Gothic novel?

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Pride and Prejudice

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Frankenstein

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Dracula

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The Picture of Dorian Gray

Question 9

Which of the following themes is commonly found in Gothic literature?

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All of the above

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Love and romance

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Isolation and madness

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Supernatural beings

Question 10

What is the name of the protagonist in Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein'?

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Victor Frankenstein

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The Creature

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Henry Clerval

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Robert Walton

Question 11

What is the name of the narrator in Charlotte Perkins Gilman's 'The Yellow Wallpaper'?

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The narrator is unnamed

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Jane Eyre

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Lucy Snowe

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Elizabeth Bennet

Question 12

Which of the following is a key element of Gothic literature?

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All of the above

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A sense of mystery and suspense

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Supernatural occurrences

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Dramatic landscapes

Question 13

What is the role of transgression in Gothic literature?

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To unsettle societal norms and values through taboo behaviors and actions

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To celebrate conformity and obedience to authority

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To reinforce conservative moral values

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To romanticize and glorify traditional social structures

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of transgression in Gothic literature?

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A character engaging in incestuous behavior

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A character donating money to charity

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A character going on a vacation to a tropical island

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A character getting a promotion at work

Question 15

How does transgression contribute to the gothic atmosphere in literature?

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It creates a sense of unease and tension by breaking down societal norms and expectations

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It creates a sense of harmony and stability by upholding traditional social structures

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It makes the story more predictable and easier to follow

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It increases the amount of humor in the story

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