Knowledge Organiser Gothic Quiz

What does the term 'Gothic' relate to according to the definition provided?

• Stories of love and romance set in modern cities

• Tales of the macabre, fantastic, and supernatural, usually set amid haunted castles, graveyards, and ruins

• Historical accounts of the Roman Empire and its architecture

• Biographies of famous poets and their poetic styles

Who is known as the "Great Enchantress" and had a significant impact on the Gothic genre?

• Mary Shelley

• Charlotte Brontë

• Jane Austen

• Ann Radcliffe

Which author is recognized for critiquing the upper and middle classes of her time and was influenced by Ann Radcliffe?

• Mary Shelley

• Charlotte Brontë

• Jane Austen

• Ann Radcliffe

Mary Shelley's most famous novel, which utilized Gothic devices to examine the corrupt nature of power, is titled:

• The Mysteries of Udolpho

• Jane Eyre

• The Great Enchantress

• Frankenstein

Charlotte Brontë's novel 'Jane Eyre' is noted for including which of the following Gothic elements?

• Decrepit buildings resembling ancient Rome

• Logical explanations that counter the supernatural

• A focus on romance without elements of fear or suspense

• A plot centered around a powerful, tyrannical female figure

Which of the following is NOT a key theme or motif of Gothic writing?

• Death, darkness and gloom

• Mystery, terror and suspense

• Ancient prophecies or curses or revenge

• Hope, optimism and joy

What is a common setting for a Gothic story?

• Modern urban environments

• Wild landscapes

• Tropical beaches

• Busy marketplaces

Which type of characters is commonly found in Gothic literature?

• Comedic sidekicks who provide relief from tension

• Mysterious characters with high social status e.g., Princes, counts, dukes...

• Friendly animals that assist the main characters

• Time-traveling heroes from the future

What historical period is known for the emergence of the gothic genre from the Romantic movement?

• The Middle Ages

• The Renaissance

• Romanticism

• The Victorian Period

Which century is associated with the Enlightenment, a time of scientific progress and great discoveries?

• 5th century

• 18th-19th century

• Late 18th century

• 19th century