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Psychological Disorders in Literature

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of Psychological Disorders as depicted in Literature.
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In the novel "The Bell Jar," what mental illness does the protagonist, Esther Greenwood, struggle with?

  1. Schizophrenia

  2. Depression

  3. Bipolar Disorder

  4. Anxiety Disorder


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Esther Greenwood, the protagonist of "The Bell Jar," experiences severe depression, leading to suicidal thoughts and a mental breakdown.

In the play "Hamlet," what psychological disorder does the protagonist, Hamlet, exhibit?

  1. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

  2. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

  3. Major Depressive Disorder

  4. Paranoid Personality Disorder


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hamlet displays symptoms of Paranoid Personality Disorder, characterized by distrust, suspiciousness, and a belief that others are plotting against him.

In the novel "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," what mental illness does the protagonist, Randle McMurphy, have?

  1. Antisocial Personality Disorder

  2. Schizophrenia

  3. Borderline Personality Disorder

  4. Narcissistic Personality Disorder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Randle McMurphy, the protagonist of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," exhibits traits of Antisocial Personality Disorder, including a disregard for social norms, impulsivity, and a lack of remorse.

In the short story "The Tell-Tale Heart," what psychological disorder does the narrator suffer from?

  1. Schizophrenia

  2. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

  3. Anxiety Disorder

  4. Delusional Disorder


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The narrator in "The Tell-Tale Heart" experiences delusions, specifically the belief that his victim's heart is still beating after death.

In the novel "The Great Gatsby," what mental illness does the protagonist, Jay Gatsby, struggle with?

  1. Bipolar Disorder

  2. Schizoaffective Disorder

  3. Histrionic Personality Disorder

  4. Narcissistic Personality Disorder


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jay Gatsby displays traits of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, including an inflated sense of self-importance, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy.

In the play "A Streetcar Named Desire," what psychological disorder does the protagonist, Blanche DuBois, have?

  1. Borderline Personality Disorder

  2. Histrionic Personality Disorder

  3. Schizophrenia

  4. Antisocial Personality Disorder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Blanche DuBois, the protagonist of "A Streetcar Named Desire," exhibits symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder, including unstable relationships, impulsivity, and a fear of abandonment.

In the novel "The Catcher in the Rye," what psychological disorder does the protagonist, Holden Caulfield, struggle with?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety Disorder

  3. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

  4. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Holden Caulfield, the protagonist of "The Catcher in the Rye," experiences depression, characterized by feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, and a lack of interest in activities.

In the play "Macbeth," what psychological disorder does the protagonist, Macbeth, exhibit?

  1. Schizophrenia

  2. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

  3. Bipolar Disorder

  4. Antisocial Personality Disorder


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Macbeth displays symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, including flashbacks, nightmares, and a heightened startle response, as a result of his experiences on the battlefield.

In the novel "The Color Purple," what psychological disorder does the protagonist, Celie, suffer from?

  1. Depression

  2. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

  3. Anxiety Disorder

  4. Dissociative Identity Disorder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Celie, the protagonist of "The Color Purple," experiences depression due to the abuse and trauma she endures throughout her life.

In the short story "The Yellow Wallpaper," what psychological disorder does the narrator suffer from?

  1. Schizophrenia

  2. Postpartum Depression

  3. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

  4. Borderline Personality Disorder


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The narrator in "The Yellow Wallpaper" experiences postpartum depression, characterized by feelings of sadness, anxiety, and fatigue after giving birth.

In the novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray," what psychological disorder does the protagonist, Dorian Gray, struggle with?

  1. Narcissistic Personality Disorder

  2. Histrionic Personality Disorder

  3. Antisocial Personality Disorder

  4. Borderline Personality Disorder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dorian Gray exhibits traits of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, including an inflated sense of self-importance, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy.

In the play "Death of a Salesman," what psychological disorder does the protagonist, Willy Loman, have?

  1. Schizophrenia

  2. Bipolar Disorder

  3. Depression

  4. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Willy Loman, the protagonist of "Death of a Salesman," experiences depression due to his feelings of inadequacy, failure, and loss of purpose.

In the novel "The Lord of the Flies," what psychological disorder does the character, Jack Merridew, exhibit?

  1. Antisocial Personality Disorder

  2. Narcissistic Personality Disorder

  3. Histrionic Personality Disorder

  4. Borderline Personality Disorder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jack Merridew displays traits of Antisocial Personality Disorder, including a disregard for social norms, impulsivity, and a lack of remorse.

In the short story "The Cask of Amontillado," what psychological disorder does the protagonist, Montresor, have?

  1. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

  2. Antisocial Personality Disorder

  3. Narcissistic Personality Disorder

  4. Paranoid Personality Disorder


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Montresor exhibits traits of Antisocial Personality Disorder, including a lack of empathy, a disregard for social norms, and a tendency to manipulate and deceive others.

In the novel "The Metamorphosis," what psychological disorder does the protagonist, Gregor Samsa, experience?

  1. Body Dysmorphic Disorder

  2. Delusional Disorder

  3. Schizophrenia

  4. Anxiety Disorder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gregor Samsa, the protagonist of "The Metamorphosis," experiences Body Dysmorphic Disorder, characterized by a preoccupation with perceived flaws in one's appearance.

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