Gothic Literature Elements
What is one major theme often found in Gothic literature?
Isolation and fear
How does the weather affect the mood at the start?
A. There is sunshine which suggests good things will happen.
B. It is raining and windy and suggests a dark, dreary mood.
C. The heat suggests the family is irritable.
D. The snow makes it cold and miserable.
B. It is raining and windy and suggests a dark, dreary mood.
What word pair has a similar meaning to the way the word vexed is used in this sentence?
... it was not the old man who vexed me, but his Evil Eye.
A. bothered, annoyed
B. coaxed, prodded
C. murdered, killed
D. encouraged, inspired
A. bothered, annoyed
This is a reference to Athena, the goddess of wisdom.
A. Night's Plutonian Shore
B. Seraphim
C. Nepenthe
D. Bust of Pallas
D. Bust of Pallas
What are some of the key themes explored in the story?
A. Friendship and loyalty
B. War and peace
C. Adventure and bravery
D. Fear, jealousy, and the tension between reality and superstition
D. Fear, jealousy, and the tension between reality and superstition
What is a typical setting in a Gothic story?
An abandoned or haunted mansion
What is a theme, or lesson, in this story?
A. Be careful what you wish for.
B. Money is the root of all evil.
C. Mothers protect their children.
D. Hard work leads to success.
A. Be careful what you wish for.
In "The Tell Tale Heart" which of the following best explain why the narrator kills his neighbor?
A. Object there was none. Passion there was none.
B. I loved the old man. He had never wronged me.
C. He had never given me insult. For his gold I had no desire.
D. I think it was his eye! yes, it was this! He had the eye of a vulture...
D. I think it was his eye! yes, it was this! He had the eye of a vulture...
Readers can infer from the poem's conclusion that the speaker will
A. die soon
B. never escape his despair
C. be reunited with Lenore
D. make his sorrow the subject of a great poem
B. never escape his despair
Which events would be the rising action? (Before the climax)
A. Ichabod is never seen again.
B. Ichabod dances with Katrina at the party and makes Brom jealous.
C. Katrina invites Ichabod to the party to make Brom jealous.
D. Brom marries Katrina.
C. Katrina invites Ichabod to the party to make Brom jealous.
What kind of supernatural elements might you find in a Gothic story?
Ghosts and mysterious creatures
What is the irony in Mr. White's wish for 200 pounds?
A. He never wished for 200 pounds. It was Herbert who wanted the money.
B. He got double the amount that he wished for.
C. Instead of money, he is given a new house.
D. He gets the 200 pounds, but he pays a terrible price because his son died.
D. He gets the 200 pounds, but he pays a terrible price because his son died.
Why does the author use first person point of view in "Tell Tale Heart"?
A. It makes the reader more sympathetic with the murder victim.
B. It makes the fact that the old man died more real and tragic for the reader.
C. It allows the reader inside the mind of a killer which adds to the sense of horror.
D. It allows the reader to understand how frightened the murderer was when the police arrived to investigate.
C. It allows the reader inside the mind of a killer which adds to the sense of horror.
Which of the following statements best expresses the central idea of “The Raven”?
A. The raven will never leave the chamber.
B. The poet will never sleep again.
C. The narrator will be lost in his grief forever.
D. It is a symbol of madness.
C. The narrator will be lost in his grief forever.
Who do the villagers believe is the Headless Horseman?
A. He is supposed to be the ghost of a Hessian soldier who had his head blown off by a cannonball in the Revolutionary War.
B. He is supposed to be the ghost of Brom Bones who comes out every night to scare off anyone attempting to talk to Katrina
C. He is supposed to be someone Brom Bones hired to scare off anyone attempting to woo Katrina.
D. He is supposed to be the alter ego of Ichabod Crane who had his neck blown off during the Revolutionary War.
A. He is supposed to be the ghost of a Hessian soldier who had his head blown off by a cannonball in the Revolutionary War.
Name a Gothic Literature author
Bram Stoker
What does Mr. White understand by the end of "The Monkey's Paw"?
A. He understands why his son was so dubious about the magical object.
B. He understand why his wife was so eager to ask the sergeant-major so many questions.
C. He understands why the sergeant-major threw the monkey's paw in the fire.
D. He understands that it is better to have no dreams or goals.
C. He understands why the sergeant-major threw the monkey's paw in the fire.
Which is a theme of "Tell Tale Heart"?
A. Guilt is a powerful emotion that cannot be ignored.
B. Danger is around every corner.
C. Do not confess to murder.
D. Guilt will make you confess to murder.
A. Guilt is a powerful emotion that cannot be ignored.
Which of the following best describes a central theme of the text?
A. Loss and grief can have powerful effects on the mind.
B. The supernatural is proof that death is not the end.
C. Fear is only a state of mind, and cannot significantly harm anyone.
D. Evil deeds will always come back to haunt us.
A. Loss and grief can have powerful effects on the mind.
The climax of the story would best be described as:
A. Katrina’s rejection of Ichabod at the party.
B. The chase between Ichabod and the Headless Horseman.
C. Ichabod’s invitation to the Von Tassel’s party.
D. Ichabod’s horse being found the morning after the party.
B. The chase between Ichabod and the Headless Horseman.
What is a common architectural feature in Gothic settings?
Decaying castles
How does Mr. White's point of view regarding the monkey's paw change?
A. It goes from shameful hopefulness to desperate regret.
B. it goes from gullible courage to level headed relief.
C. It goes from angry doubtfulness to anxious appreciation.
D. It goes from tired optimism to final triumph.
A. It goes from shameful hopefulness to desperate regret.
In "The Tell Tale Heart" what sort of conflict leads to the narrator being outed as a murderer?
A. external conflict with the police
B. internal conflict with his own mind
C. external conflict with the old man's remains
D. external conflict with the old man's eye
B. internal conflict with his own mind
When will the narrator forget Lenore?
A. When he reads enough books.
B. When he finds his wife.
C. When the bird leaves.
D. Nevermore.
D. Nevermore.
How does the time period when the story is set impact our understanding of the Headless Horseman?
A. It is set post-Revolutionary War and the Headless Horseman was a soldier.
B. The time period has no bearing on the story or the Headless Horseman.
C. It is set in the Civil War when horses are used.
D. It is set in World War I and the Headless Horseman is a ghost.
A. It is set post-Revolutionary War and the Headless Horseman was a soldier.