Gothic conventions quiz

Which novel is considered to have established gothic fiction as a genre?

• Frankenstein

• The Castle of Otranto

• The Woman in White

• Dracula

What is the true trademark of a gothic horror novel?

• Happy endings

• Comedy elements

• Romantic focus

• Battle between humanity and unnatural forces of evil

Who changed the typical gothic villain from an evil man or supernatural creature into a physical representation of human mistakes?

• Bram Stoker

• Edgar Allan Poe

• Mary Shelley

• Horace Walpole

Which novel marked a shift in gothic horror by changing the typical gothic villain into something inspired by a fear of science?

• The Woman in White

• Dracula

• Frankenstein

• The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Which era produced some of the most well-known examples of gothic horror?

• Victorian

• Enlightenment

• Baroque

• Renaissance

What is the primary means of curing those infected by vampires in Dracula?

• Holy water

• Medicine

• Garlic

• Prayer

What is a common figure of gothic literature?

• Happy and contented character

• Powerful female character

• Lonely and oppressed heroine

• Tyrannical male character

What is the mood characterised by in gothic novels?

• Mysterious and suspenseful

• Joyful and carefree

• Boring and predictable

• Exciting and adventurous

What elements are often found in a gothic setting?

• Flowers and butterflies

• Sunshine and rainbows

• Tolling bells and hidden manuscripts

• Laughter and happiness

What do many gothic novels challenge or question?

• The existence of aliens

• The benefits of exercise

• The nature of reality

• The taste of different foods