Gothic Lit Elements
True or False?
In Gothic Literature, many characters are plagued by nervous break downs and guilt-induced visions or hallucinations.
True
How was the narrator feeling at the opening of "The Tell-Tale Heart?"
a. Angry
b. Rejected
c. Nervous
d. Depressed
c. Nervous
In the story "The Monkey's Paw," why did the holy man put a curse on the monkey's paw?
a. He wanted to prove that a monkey's paw brought bad luck
b. He wanted to curse all mankind
c. He wanted to prove that fate rules people's lives
d. He wanted to prove that tribal religious beliefs were more powerful than anything that man can do
c. He wanted to prove that fate rules people's lives
In "The Hitchhiker," some of the elements that created the mood were...
a. music was weird and shuddery, tires screeching
b. screams, fluttering bats at night
c. a large castle-like house with several cobwebs
d. a beating heart that grows louder
a. music was weird and shuddery, tires screeching
Mood involves...
a. the feelings or emotions a reader experiences while reading a story.
b. the author's attitude toward the subject or characters.
c. the lesson or message the author wants readers to understand.
d. the way a character responds to events throughout the story.
a. the feelings or emotions a reader experiences while reading a story.
Which of the following choices best describes Gothic Literature?
a. futuristic settings, intelligent characters, cliffhangers, realistic dialogue
b. supernatural elements, isolation, stormy weather, music in minor chords
c. wartime settings, characters who are selfish, advancements in science, importance of animals to humans
d. flashbacks, plagues, youthful characters, plot twists, settings in time periods that are before the Industrial Age
b. supernatural elements, isolation, stormy weather, music in minor chords
On what character traits does the narrator of "The Tell-Tale Heart" pride himself?
a. his abilities to lie and steal
b. his sneakiness and his fear
c. his good humor and his confidence
d. his intelligence and cleverness
d. his intelligence and cleverness
Which piece of textual evidence from the beginning of the story foreshadows the end?
a. "What was that you started telling me the other day about a monkey's paw or something, Morris?"
b. "I threw it on the fire. If you keep it, don't blame me for what happens. Pitch it on the fire again like a sensible man."
c. If you don't want it, Morris," said the other, "give it to me."
d. "I wish for two hundred pounds," said the old man distinctly…
b. "I threw it on the fire. If you keep it, don't blame me for what happens. Pitch it on the fire again like a sensible man."
In the teleplay "The Hitchhiker," the climax of the play occurs when Adams...
a. avoids the hitchhiker on the Brooklyn Bridge
b. stalls his car on the train tracks
c. crashes into the barbed wire fence
d. makes the telephone call to his mother
d. makes the telephone call to his mother
What does the "music in" note in the following lines indicate? Adams: This may be the last thing I ever tell on earth... the last night I ever see the stars... (music in) Adams: Six days ago I left Brooklyn to drive to California...
a. A car is moving
b. Adams is remembering
c. Adams is talking
d. Adams radio is playing, "Twinkle, Twinkle little star."
b. Adams is remembering
Which of the following is NOT included in the settings of Gothic Literature?
a. Dark and stormy weather
b. Setting will be in isolation, incorporating decaying structures
c. Crumbling castles trap doors, secret passages, dungeons
d. futuristic world; atmospheric control; no change in weather; all units/households look the same
d. futuristic world; atmospheric control; no change in weather; all units/households look the same
In "The Tell-Tale Heart," why do the officers stay after they search the house and find nothing suspicious?
a. to have breakfast with the narrator
b. to search the room more carefully
c. to wait for their superior officer
d. to talk further with the narrator
d. to talk further with the narrator
In the story "The Monkey's Paw," how is Mr. White's first wish not what he expected?
a. He doesn't receive anything
b. He receives fame instead of money
c. He receives a small amount of money after his wife's injury
d. He receives money because of his son's death
d. He receives money because of his son's death
In the teleplay "The Hitchhiker," why does Ronald pick up the young woman?
a. he thinks she is pretty
b. he thinks he knows her
c. he is afraid to be alone
d. it is raining and she needs a ride
c. he is afraid to be alone
Read the excerpt below:
Adams: There was a man there I tell ya! A thin man with an overnight bag in his hand. I was trying to run him down. Girl: Run him down? You mean kill 'im?
Adams: He's a sort of -- phantom. I'm trying to get rid of him -- or at least prove he's real.
What is the meaning of the word phantom as it is used in the excerpt above?
a. a lie
b. figment of the imagination
c. confusing topic
d. animal
b. figment of the imagination
In Gothic Literature, an _________________ narrator does NOT convey events truthfully because of their unstable mental state, deceitfulness, or immaturity. They seem out of touch and express outrageous ideas; therefore, the reader cannot trust them to rely events accurately.
unreliable
Why is the point of view effective for this story?
a. The reader knows the thoughts and feelings of the manservant, the old man, and the police officers.
b. The reader knows the thoughts of the narrator and makes a judgement about the reliability of the speaker.
c. The reader sees an objective perspective and can make judgments for himself on situations.
d. The reader feels a part of the story himself.
b. The reader knows the thoughts of the narrator and makes a judgement about the reliability of the speaker.
In the story "The Monkey's Paw," what happened to the first man who made wishes with the monkey's paw?
a. He became a wealthy a powerful emperor
b. He didn't have his wishes come true
c. He wished for death
d. He became an outcast in the community
c. He wished for death
In the teleplay "The Hitchhiker," the hitchhiker represents...
a. death
b. new beginnings
c. freedom
d. desperation
a. death
In the play "The Hitchhiker," what is Adams mood at the beginning and end of the trip?
a. At the beginning of the play, Adams is in a good mood. At the end, Adams is frightened and confused
b. At the beginning of the play, Adams is in a good mood. At the end of the play, Adams is also happy and fulfilled.
c. At the beginning of the play, Adams is confused and frightened. At the end of the play, Adams is in a good mood and excited.
d. At the beginning of the play, Adams is happy and fulfilled. At the end, Adams is also extremely happy because he befriended the Hitchhiker.
a. At the beginning of the play, Adams is in a good mood. At the end, Adams is frightened and confused
In Gothic Literature, elements may foreshadow foreboding events and help build tension in the story. All of the following are these types of foreshadowing elements EXCEPT....
a. premonitions
b. nightmares and dreams
c. omens and curses
d. flickering life support systems; failing ecosystems
d. flickering life support systems; failing ecosystems
The most SIGNIFICANT element that makes "The Tell-Tale Heart" a standout piece of literature is
a. its unreliable first-person narrator
b. Poe's creation of mood
c. the event of a premeditated murder
d. the narrator being arrogant
a. its unreliable first-person narrator
In the story "The Monkey's Paw," what does the third wish do?
a. It gives them nothing
b. It takes away the result of the second wish
c. It supplies the family with more money than they need
d. It brings back their son
b. It takes away the result of the second wish
"I was in excellent spirits--drive ahead, even the loneliness seemed like a lark."
lark- an amusing or mischievous adventure
Read the sentence above and consider context clues and the word meaning provided. In which sentence is lark used same way as in the sentence above?
a. The carefree teenage boys seemed to think that all of life was a lark.
b. The birdwatcher spotted a lark high on the branch, but by the time he lifted his camera lens and focused, it was flying away.
c. Steven used his time to lark about the museum's long, wide hallways.
a. The carefree teenage boys seemed to think that all of life was a lark.
Which of the following is NOT ironic about the Whites’ situation? (Monkey's Paw)
a. The Whites joke about the power of the paw, but ultimately it brings them unhappiness.
b. Mr. Morris warned them about the powers of the paw.
c. Herbert wanted to wish for money, and only in his death is it received.
d. They use the paw to make their lives better, but only misery comes.
b. Mr. Morris warned them about the powers of the paw.