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1
Which two countries started the genre of Gothic literature?
England and America
Belgium and France
The Netherlands and Latvia
Spain and Germany
2
What trait did NOT characterize Gothic cathedral architecture?
Detailed, heavy decorations
stained glass windows
elaborate ponds, polls, and moats
high, vaulted ceilings
3
Frame Narrative
memory of the main character
extended flashback
the narrator's story
story within a story
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Definition of foil
covering for leftover food
protagonist
similar characters
opposite characters who highlight each other's traits
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Conjecture Definition
statement you believe to be true based on written rules
statement you believe true based on deductive reasoning
statement you believe true based on inductive reasoning
statement you believe to be true based on definitions
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THE MEANING OF VENERABLE
Not showing respect
having respect / feel honored
being expressive positively
Being best or always winning
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The entire story is told by Victor to Robert Walton.
False
True
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The difference between TONE and MOOD is:
Mood is how you feel, tone is how others feel
Mood=Emotions made by the atmosphere; Tone=Author's Attitude
Mood=Good, bad, indifferent; Tone=Happy, sad, ironic
Mood is personal, Tone is impersonal
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Who tasked Shelley with writing a ghost story whilst they were in Geneva?
Lord Byron
Percy
William
Harriet
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Buck was
inexorable
. Mercy was a thing reserved for gentler climes.
Inexorable
means...
unstoppable
ill
in love
peaceful
11
What is Robert Walton's mission?
bring honor to his homeland
escape from the law
sail around the world
find a faster route to the north pole
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Definition of Wantonly
a word known for chaos
Recklessly and/or thoughtlessly
This is not a real word
Organized and orderly
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Gothic architecture came from the middle ages
False
True
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To whom is Robert Walton writing?
his mother, Lucy
his aunt, Margaret
his sister, Caroline
his sister, Margaret
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Why did Mary Shelly subtitle "Frankenstein", "A Modern Prometheus"
She hinted at mythology throughout the novel.
It is an allusion to the myth of Prometheus when he stole fire for humans.
Alludes to Prometheus to highlight the theme of knowledge and creation
She felt the gods were punishing her by having so much tragedy in her life.
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What is an epistolary novel?
novel in 1st person POV
novel in 3rd person POV
Novel based on letters
novel based on personal stories
17
Which volcano erupted in 1816, causing the 'Year without a Summer' when Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein?
Mount St Helens
Mount Ijen
Mount Vesuvius
Mount Tambora
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SYNONYM for capitulated
pleaded
escaped
battled
surrendered
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Mary Shelley's parents were
conservative
radical thinkers
scientists
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One major scientific advancement during the time of Mary's birth was__________.
electricity
computers
solar energy
nuclear power
21
Robert Walton sees the creature before he ever meets Victor
False
True
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indefatigable means
never getting tired
easily tired
skinny
depressed
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Definition: machination
the act of plotting; a craft or cunning plan
a loud confused noise in protest
skill in deception; guile
a person who is receiving a pension
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Helen Keller
surmounted
childhood deafness and blindness to become a famous author and activist
overcame
was hopeless
bullied
defeated
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Enlightenment focuses on:
reason & logic
religion & politics
arts & emotions
religion & nature
