Part 1: Gothic Fiction: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde — Quiz
Question 7 • Literature and Composition IV
Read the excerpt from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The door, which was equipped with neither bell nor knocker, was blistered and distained. Tramps slouched into the recess and struck matches on the panels; children kept shop upon the steps; the schoolboy had tried his knife on the mouldings; and for close on a generation, no one had appeared to drive away these random visitors or to repair their ravages. In what way is this setting characteristic of gothic fiction?
Answer
A
The doorway is frequently visited.
B
The doorway is worn and neglected.
C
The building belongs to a wealthy family.
D
The building contains a variety of shops.
Explanation
Gothic fiction often uses gloomy, decaying settings to create an atmosphere of mystery or unease. The door is described as blistered and stained, with damage from visitors and no one repairing it for nearly a generation. This makes “the doorway is worn and neglected” the best answer; the passage does not say the building contains shops or belongs to a wealthy family.
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