Gothic Novels Quiz

What common characteristic is depicted for most Gothic novels' settings?

• They are set in sunny, bustling cities.

• They are set in modern skyscrapers.

• They are set in spooky castles or stately homes.

• They are set in tropical beaches.

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Which of the following characteristics is least likely to be associated with the setting of a Gothic novel?

• Built in the Gothic period

• Located in the middle of nowhere

• Recently renovated and in perfect condition

• Has a forbidden wing or secret passages

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In Gothic novels, the presence of which creature is commonly suggested?

• A friendly dog

• A ghost or monster

• An alien

• A helpful fairy

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What kind of supernatural entity is featured in Dracula?

• Ghost

• Monster

• Witch/Sorceress

• Vampire

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How is dialogue in Gothic novels typically portrayed in comparison to Standard English?

• Simplified and modern

• Complex and dramatic

• Informal and colloquial

• Minimalist and concise

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Which of the following Gothic novels is set in a spooky castle or stately home?

• The Picture of Dorian Gray

• The Castle of Otranto

• A Christmas Carol

• Wieland

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In Gothic literature, what setting is frequently in a poor state of repair?

• A bustling marketplace

• A recently built mansion

• A spooky castle or stately home

• A small cottage

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Which of these Gothic novels features a vampire?

• The Mysteries of Udolpho

• Varney the Vampire

• The Monk

• Confessions of a Justified Sinner

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What unusual weather condition is least likely to be found in Gothic novels?

• Sunshine

• Thunder

• Fog

• Lightning

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Which of these novels is set in a time period around 1,000 years before it was written?

• The Monk

• Vathek

• The Mysteries of Udolpho

• Dracula

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