Question 9 of 10Which sentence from the novel best reflects the story's Gothic nature?A.I grasped [Clerval's] hand, and in a moment forgot my horror and misfortune; I felt suddenly, and for the first time during many months, calm and serene joy (47).B.. . . I perceived that the fallen leaves had disappeared, and that the young buds were shooting forth from the trees that shaded my window (51).C.But these philosophers, whose hands seem only made to dabble in dirt, and their eyes to pore over the microscope or crucible, have indeed performed miracles (26).D.. . . [T]he rain pattered dismally against the panes, and my candle was nearly burnt out, when, by the glimmer of the half-extinguished light, I saw the dull yellow eye of the creature open . . . (42).SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 4 of 17Which excerpt is the best example of Frankenstein's Gothic nature?A.I will endeavor to resign myself cheerfully to death, and will indulge a hope of meeting you in another world.B.My cheek had grown pale with study, and my person had become emaciated with confinement.C.I knew well, therefore, what would be my father's feelings; but I could not tear my thoughts from my employment.D.I threw myself into the chaise that was to convey me away, and indulged in the most melancholy reflections.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read the following passage:Evelyn eyed her new conquest thoughtfully. Her face remained a mask of playful intrigue, but behind it she was envisioning his defeat. She could see herself, like she had done so many times before, luring him closer. Building his dependency. And then manipulating him to carry out her plans. Plans that would surely destroy him, but which would make her stronger.Which characteristic of Gothic writing does this passage best illustrate?A.The eerie and supernaturalB.Death and mortalityC.The darkness of the human mindD.Nature's deadly potential

Read the following passage:Mary had been traveling for days through the forest on horseback, hoping to find another human being who could help her injured brother. She was soaked from the rain, and darkness was closing in. Suddenly, the clouds parted, and looming ahead was an ominous castle. It looked abandoned, save for the flicker of candlelight in an upstairs chamber. Nervously, Mary approached. It was her only hope.Which aspect of this story most clearly makes it a work of Gothic literature?A.Its conflict is of one person against the environment.B.It contains supernatural elements.C.Its protagonist is female.D.Its tone is one of dread.

Which portion of this passage uses the sense of touch to create imagery?Even the insistent cough of the woman next to him wasn't enough to draw his eyes away from the tiny type of the ancient book. Its pages were brittle and felt like they could crumble at the slightest disturbance. He noticed the musty odor of each page as he carefully turned it over.A.. . . draw his eyes away from the tiny type of the ancient book.B.He noticed the musty odor of each page as he carefully turned it over.C.Its pages were brittle and felt like they could crumble at the slightest disturbance.D.Even the insistent cough of the woman next to him . . .SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 5 of 10Which story element most closely belongs to Romantic literature?A.Henry Clerval's middle-of-the-night arrival at IngolstadtB.Caroline's dying request that Frankenstein marry ElizabethC.Frankenstein's love for science, such as biology and chemistryD.Elizabeth's love of things like nature and poetry