Part 1: Gothic Fiction: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde — Quiz
Question 5 • Literature and Composition IV
Read the excerpt from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Round the corner from the by-street, there was a square of ancient, handsome houses, now for the most part decayed from their high estate and let in flats and chambers to all sorts and conditions of men; map-engravers, architects, shady lawyers and the agents of obscure enterprises. One house, however, second from the corner, was still occupied entire . . . In what way is this setting characteristic of gothic fiction?
Answer
A
The street is busy with the activity of local traders.
B
The street is renowned for its wealthy occupants.
C
The homes have deteriorated from their original grandness.
D
The homes have been transformed into places of business.
Explanation
Gothic settings often feature places that were once grand but have become decayed and gloomy. The excerpt describes the houses as “ancient” and “handsome,” but says they have “decayed from their high estate.” Therefore, the setting is characteristic of gothic fiction because the homes have deteriorated from their original grandness.
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