Gothic: Exam Revision

Which country first saw the rise of Gothic fiction in the 18th century?

What is the full original title of Frankenstein?

Which setting best reflects Gothic traditions?

Which character is Roderick Usher’s twin sibling?

How does the Creature gain knowledge about human society?

In The Raven, Lenore is portrayed as the narrator’s:

At the beginning of the story, the narrator experiences what reaction to the house?

Which mood best captures the atmosphere of The Raven?

Throughout the story, the narrator insists they are:

Which feeling frequently overwhelms Gothic protagonists?

Which work is widely considered the first true Gothic novel?

How does the narrator conceal the old man’s body?

Why are decaying, ancient structures common in Gothic fiction?

Which of the following is LEAST likely to appear in a traditional Gothic story?

Which event marks the narrator’s first major act of cruelty?

Who is most often credited with establishing the Gothic literary tradition?

How is the supernatural typically treated in Gothic narratives?

What word does the raven famously repeat to the narrator?

What leads the narrator to confess the crime?

What is the presumed cause of Madeline’s death in the story?

In The Black Cat, what influence does the narrator claim made him violent?

In The Fall of the House of Usher, the collapsing house most strongly symbolises:

In Gothic literature, the "sublime" refers to:

What does the narrator beg the raven to tell him about Lenore?

Victor Frankenstein’s greatest flaw can best be described as:

What happens to the Usher estate during the final moments of the story?

Who is the author of Frankenstein?

Where is the narrator's wife’s body finally discovered?

What aspect of the old man most disturbs the narrator in The Tell-Tale Heart?

Which emotion is most central to the experience of Gothic literature?