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Gothic quiz

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

One of the elements of Gothic literature is ___________ settings like decaying castles, haunted houses, and trapdoors or cellars.

a)

supernatural

b)

gloomy

c)

isolation

d)

fear

2.

Which of the following is not a typically Gothic setting?

a)

Church

b)

Castle

c)

Wild remote place

d)

Shopping centre

3.
Which of these is not a convention of the gothic?
a)
Fear of the unknown
b)
Romantic hero
c)
The uncanny
d)
The supernatural
4.
Frankenstein is the name of which character in the novel?
a)
The creature
b)
The protagonist
c)
The protagonist's wife
d)
The random shepherd guy
5.
Narration in Gothic Literature is usually highly emotional with lots of twists and turns. 
a)
True
b)
False
6.
Who typically plays the critical (lead) role in Gothic novels?
a)
Men
b)
Women
c)
Children
d)
Supernatural "Characters" 
7.

What was the first Gothic novel called?

a)

The Picture of Dorian Gray

b)

Jane Eyre

c)

Frankenstein

d)

The Castle of Otranto

8.
In Gothic novels, the conflict is often....
a)
person vs. technology
b)
person vs. society
c)
person vs. supernatural
9.
Would this be a suitable setting for a Gothic Novel?
a)
Yes
b)
No
10.
Which is NOT an element of typical Gothic Literature? 
a)
Dark, sinister settings
b)
encounter with the supernatural
c)
positive, lighthearted characters
11.
The following elements are evident in Gothic Literature EXCEPT:
a)
 war
b)
suspense
c)
haunted castles
d)
madness
12.

In "The Monkey's Paw", what evidence from the text foreshadows that the paw was evil?

a)

"If you keep it, don't blame me for what happens."

b)

"Why, we're going to be rich, and famous, and happy."

c)

"I expect you'll find the cash tied up in a big bag in the middle of your bed."

d)

"His mother laughed, and following him to the door, watched him down the road."

13.

In "The Monkey's Paw", what was special about the paw?

a)

The paw granted unlimited wishes.

b)

The paw granted 3 wishes.

c)

The paw was a valuable artifact.

d)

The paw belonged to a famous king.

14.

What were Gothic writers interested in?

a)

The Individual and Technology

b)

The Individual and the Working class

c)

The Individual and Education

d)

The Individual and Isolation