Why does Horace Walpole make use of elaborate machines in “The Castle of Otranto” ? A. To encourage rational evaluation rather than arouse emotional reactions B. To emphasize the importance of character development over actionC. To assist with the flight…
How does Emily show initiative in “The Mysteries of Udolpho” ? A. She leaves home in search of adventure.B. She takes control of her own money. C. She rejects her aunt’s invitation to travel to Italy. D. She converts to…
In “Frankenstein” how do dreams function ? A. They provide relief from the real world.B. They prophesy future destruction. C. They are part of the unconscious controlled by science. D. They obscure deep emotions.
The vampire myth is NOT associated with which of the following ? A. Incest B. Life rituals with blood C. The fear of dying D. The fear of being buried alive
Which term is most closely affiliated with the female Gothic ? A. Terror B. Sentimentalism C. Horror D. Ghosts
Based on your readings for this course, which of the following best summarizes how most critics interpret the crumbling castle in “The Castle of Otranto” ? A. The castle represents the presence of newer technologies.B. The castle signifies the ruin…
In “The Gothic Sublime” how does Mishra characterize the Gothic novel ? A. As a version of the Romantic novelB. As a set of literary devices developed in the 18th century but applicable to present day C. As the antithesis…
In which way does Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper” include elements of the uncanny ? A. It reflects a woman’s everyday life.B. An everyday object causes her terror. C. An apparently normal person is revealed as a man. D. It features…
In “Frankenstein” how does Shelley represent science ? A. As potentially productive when used correctly B. As something needed for humans to advance C. As a way to resolve human madnessD. As inherently monstrous
Why is it significant that Dracula is from Transylvania ? A. Transylvania is England’s economic rival. B. Transylvania and England had been at war in the 1860s.C. Transylvania represents a vaguely known and, therefore, suspicious country. D. Transylvania and England…