My Introduction to Gothic Literature

Question 1

In the Gothic stories the author read, she related to which intense emotions of the characters (choose ALL that apply):

Accepted Answer

jealousy, love and hate, sorrow

Question 2

The author credits her love of Gothic lit with her memorable experience at her grandma&#x27;s reading on a sunny afternoon.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Choose ALL of the Gothic authors that the author was introduced to that stormy night.

Accepted Answer

Horace Walpole, Ann Radcliffe, Amelia B. Edwards

Question 4

T/F: After that stormy night, the author decided to never read Gothic literature again because it was just too scary.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

T/F: A ghost outside the window added to the fear factor of this essay.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

What did the author do when the power went out in the storm?

Accepted Answer

She read Gothic literature by flashlight.

Question 7

What is the main setting for the essay?

Accepted Answer

The author&#x27;s grandmother&#x27;s house

Question 8

Why did the author enjoy reading Poe so much?

Accepted Answer

She liked how Poe drew her into a character&#x27;s scary mind.

Question 9

What does the author compare the Gothic characters to that she is experiencing in her life?

Accepted Answer

The storm outside

Question 10

Who is the author of "My Introduction to Gothic Literature?"

Accepted Answer

A woman reminiscing about reading at her grandmother&#x27;s on a stormy night

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