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Gothic Literature Quiz 6 (60 MCQs)

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1. Who is one of the most famous Vampires in Gothic literature?
2. What parts of a story helps the reader determine its fit within the Gothic genre?
3. The fear of Halloween is called .....
4. When discussing the Cult of Domesticity this unit, we learned that there are FOUR characteristics of "True Womanhood." Which of the following is one of the four?
5. The story of The Veldt was set in a particular time period that plays on the experience of owning a "Happy Time Home" . What decade is the story set in?
6. What literary device is used in the following quote: "While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping"
7. 'An event or creature that seems to come from something beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature'-Which Gothic feature is this the definition for?
8. "Mental or emotional strain; intense, suppressed suspense, anxiety, or excitement" is the definition for which of the following words?
9. Who wrote Psycho?
10. What does 'obscure' mean?
11. Who plays Claudia in 'Interview With The Vampire'?
12. What is a 'damsel in distress'?
13. What is the origin of the word goth?
14. Heathcliff and Cathy are characters in which gothic novel?
15. Flannery O'Connor was part of which Christian sect?
16. What are some popular Gothic stories?
17. What instrument does Roderick play?
18. True or False:The narrator in The Yellow Wallpaper paints as a pastime
19. Who was the winner of the lottery this year?
20. Who is considered as a pioneer of prose (novel)?
21. One of these is not a typical Gothic idea or feature
22. Techniques:What is a simile?
23. Fortunato says, "Enough, the cough is a mere nothing; it will not kill me. I shall not die of a cough." This is an example of
24. What did Edgar Allan Poe find more terrifying than anything else?
25. True/False:The settings in Modern Gothic literature are always exotic and remote
26. Select the correct answer. The difference between horror and terror is that
27. A warrant could include which of the following information?
28. Who is the narrator in "The Cask of Amontillado?"
29. Why do people enjoy Gothic genre books?
30. Which one of these does not fit the element of mysterious and eerie settings?
31. A story or situation which usually presents some sort of conflict. An example is Romeo and Juliet's break-up caused by the boyfriend cheating with the girlfriend's best friend.
32. TRUE or FALSE:Gothic literature explores the dark side of human nature.
33. Which Gothic Literature element suggests supernatural or inexplicable events, such as inanimate objects coming to life, ghosts, spirits, or vampires?
34. Modern Gothic literature delves into the psychological complexities of characters, often exploring their ....., guilt, and moral dilemmas.
35. The protagonist faces which type of conflict in the story Bloodchild?
36. Which era is most associated with gothic literature?
37. Which event did the drama peak at? (2 correct answers)
38. The function of a conclusion/closing sentence is to .....
39. True or False:The purpose of gothic literature is to evoke a sense of horror in the reader.
40. The environmentailist group decided to ..... the government to take more aggressive action against pollution.
41. Like Fortunato, the man below is ..... to something he does not like.
42. What POV is it when a character is talked about and we get to see into the thoughts and feelings of one character (uses words like he, she, him, her, names, etc.)
43. The narrator in The Yellow Wallpaper also had conflict with her husband, John. What type of conflict below describes this?
44. Which of the following is often a protagonist in gothic literature?
45. What does the word "nevermore" mean
46. (Noun) Point of View
47. Which is the correct definition for Gothic literature?
48. The bird in "The Raven" was a ..... for the narrator's lost love, Lenore.
49. Which of the following is a common theme in gothic literature?
50. What language feature has been used here:The thunder crashed into the ground!
51. The area of the house that most closely relates to an aspect of typical Gothic structures is:
52. (Verb) Handle; Control
53. Which literary genre combines elemens of both reality and fantasy in a seamless way?
54. What is meant by the word isolated.
55. What aspect of the human mind does gothic literature often explore?
56. Comparing two things, such as "He stood breathing, and the more he breathed the land in, the more he was filled up with all of the details of the land. He was not empty. there was more than enough here to fill him. There would always be more than enough." (Bradbury 138)
57. Techniques:what is an adverb?
58. From where is Quincy Morris
59. What technique is this an example of? 'The trees watched over the boy as he walked through the dark forest.'
60. What literary device is used in the following quote: "It was already one in the morning; the rain pattered dismally against the panes, and my candle was nearly burnt out ( ..... )"
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