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Gothic Horror: A Quiz on the Masters of the Genre

Description: Gothic Horror: A Quiz on the Masters of the Genre
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Which author is known for his novel (Dracula) published in 1897?

  1. Bram Stoker

  2. Mary Shelley

  3. Edgar Allan Poe

  4. Nathaniel Hawthorne


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bram Stoker's (Dracula) is a classic work of Gothic horror, introducing the iconic vampire Count Dracula.

Who wrote the novel (Frankenstein) in 1818, considered one of the earliest works of science fiction?

  1. Mary Shelley

  2. Bram Stoker

  3. Edgar Allan Poe

  4. Nathaniel Hawthorne


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mary Shelley's (Frankenstein) is a seminal work of Gothic horror, exploring themes of creation, life, and death.

Which author is known for his short stories and tales of horror and the macabre, such as (The Tell-Tale Heart) and (The Raven)?

  1. Edgar Allan Poe

  2. Mary Shelley

  3. Bram Stoker

  4. Nathaniel Hawthorne


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Edgar Allan Poe is renowned for his Gothic horror short stories, characterized by their atmospheric settings and psychological depth.

Whose novel (The House of the Seven Gables) delves into the haunting legacy of a cursed family and their ancestral home?

  1. Nathaniel Hawthorne

  2. Mary Shelley

  3. Bram Stoker

  4. Edgar Allan Poe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nathaniel Hawthorne's (The House of the Seven Gables) explores the themes of guilt, sin, and the enduring consequences of past actions.

Which author's novel (The Turn of the Screw) presents a haunting tale of a governess and the children she cares for in a secluded country estate?

  1. Henry James

  2. Mary Shelley

  3. Bram Stoker

  4. Nathaniel Hawthorne


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Henry James' (The Turn of the Screw) is a classic Gothic horror novella that explores ambiguity, unreliable narration, and the nature of evil.

Who wrote the novel (Wuthering Heights), a passionate and tragic tale of love, revenge, and the enduring power of the past?

  1. Emily Brontë

  2. Mary Shelley

  3. Bram Stoker

  4. Nathaniel Hawthorne


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Emily Brontë's (Wuthering Heights) is a powerful and emotional Gothic novel, exploring themes of love, loss, and the destructive nature of obsession.

Which author's novel (The Picture of Dorian Gray) follows the story of a young man who sells his soul for eternal youth and beauty?

  1. Oscar Wilde

  2. Mary Shelley

  3. Bram Stoker

  4. Nathaniel Hawthorne


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Oscar Wilde's (The Picture of Dorian Gray) is a Gothic horror novel that explores the themes of morality, hedonism, and the consequences of one's actions.

Whose novel (The Monk) caused a sensation upon its publication in 1796 due to its explicit portrayal of sexuality, violence, and the supernatural?

  1. Matthew Gregory Lewis

  2. Mary Shelley

  3. Bram Stoker

  4. Nathaniel Hawthorne


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Matthew Gregory Lewis' (The Monk) is a controversial Gothic novel that pushed the boundaries of literary expression and challenged societal norms.

Who wrote the novel (Melmoth the Wanderer), a haunting tale of a man who sells his soul to the devil and is condemned to wander the earth forever?

  1. Charles Robert Maturin

  2. Mary Shelley

  3. Bram Stoker

  4. Nathaniel Hawthorne


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Charles Robert Maturin's (Melmoth the Wanderer) is a Gothic horror novel that explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the nature of evil.

Which author's novel (The Castle of Otranto) is considered to be one of the first Gothic novels, published in 1764?

  1. Horace Walpole

  2. Mary Shelley

  3. Bram Stoker

  4. Nathaniel Hawthorne


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Horace Walpole's (The Castle of Otranto) is a pioneering work of Gothic fiction, introducing elements such as haunted castles, supernatural occurrences, and a gloomy atmosphere.

Who wrote the novel (The Mysteries of Udolpho), a Gothic romance that follows the adventures of a young woman as she uncovers the secrets of a mysterious castle?

  1. Ann Radcliffe

  2. Mary Shelley

  3. Bram Stoker

  4. Nathaniel Hawthorne


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ann Radcliffe's (The Mysteries of Udolpho) is a classic Gothic romance that combines elements of horror, suspense, and romance.

Whose novel (Northanger Abbey) is a satirical take on the Gothic genre, poking fun at its conventions and tropes?

  1. Jane Austen

  2. Mary Shelley

  3. Bram Stoker

  4. Nathaniel Hawthorne


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jane Austen's (Northanger Abbey) is a humorous and insightful parody of the Gothic genre, exploring the heroine's fascination with Gothic novels and her misinterpretations of reality.

Which author's novel (The Fall of the House of Usher) presents a haunting tale of a decaying mansion and its inhabitants, Roderick and Madeline Usher?

  1. Edgar Allan Poe

  2. Mary Shelley

  3. Bram Stoker

  4. Nathaniel Hawthorne


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Edgar Allan Poe's (The Fall of the House of Usher) is a classic Gothic horror short story that explores themes of decay, madness, and the haunting nature of the past.

Who wrote the novel (Carmilla), a Gothic vampire tale that predates Bram Stoker's (Dracula) and is considered one of the earliest vampire novels?

  1. Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

  2. Mary Shelley

  3. Bram Stoker

  4. Nathaniel Hawthorne


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's (Carmilla) is a significant work in the Gothic horror genre, introducing a female vampire as the central antagonist.

Which author's novel (The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde) explores the duality of human nature and the struggle between good and evil?

  1. Robert Louis Stevenson

  2. Mary Shelley

  3. Bram Stoker

  4. Nathaniel Hawthorne


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Robert Louis Stevenson's (The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde) is a Gothic horror novella that delves into the psychological and moral complexities of human nature.

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