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- For what historical event did the Gothic serve as a metaphor ?
MCQs: For what historical event did the Gothic serve as a metaphor ?
MCQs 1: Which of the following best describes how the novel “Frankenstein” is understood by critics ?
As a commentary on Victorian England
As an apolitical horror story
As a novel ghostwritten by Perce Shelley
As an exploration on the effects of science on humanity
MCQs 2: What constitutes a “monstrous Other” in “The Yellow Wallpaper” ?
MCQs 3: All of the following are ways Dracula represents the “monstrous Other” EXCEPT_______________?
Dracula as foreign invader
Dracula as sexual predator
Dracula as usurper of the British class system
Dracula as transgressor of God’s order
MCQs 4: In what way does the Gothic novel of the 18th century differ from the modern English novel that began to emerge in the 17th century and flourished in the 18th century ?
The focus on the middle and working classes
The consideration of the sensibilities of the protagonists
Plots taken from everyday life
The exploration of cultural taboos
MCQs 5: All of the following are associated with Gothic architecture EXCEPT_______________?
MCQs 6: Which of the following is NOT a theme of “The Castle of Otranto” ?
Unnatural forces overwhelming human endeavor
The rupture of the everyday by acts of violence
The destruction of humanity through scientific experimentation
The return of the past to the present
MCQs 7: All of the following are ways in which “The Mysteries of Udolpho” reflects the values of England the 1790s EXCEPT_____________?
The triumph of reason over passion
The rise of individual responsibility
The social and fiscal independence of women
The negative critique of Catholicism
MCQs 8: How is “Jane Eyre” different from the novels of the first wave of English Gothic novels ?
Its protagonist is at risk for sexual transgression.
It is a Bildungsroman.
It explains strange phenomena.
The theme of imprisonment is prominent.
MCQs 9: How does the character Dracula unsettle the Victorian patriarchy ?
He threatens to spread his madness to women.
His sexuality appeals to women.
He protects women’s chastity and virginity.
He provides a way for Victorian men to blame their actions on women.
MCQs 10: Why do most scholars assume that Radcliffe favored “explained supernaturalism” ?
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