AnswersGosciewski WCA 0431 English 12 - 1st 9 weeks 26-27Part 1: Gothic Fiction: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Part 1: Gothic Fiction: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Answers

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In what way is the setting characteristic of gothic fiction?

A
The house is decaying.
B
The house is crowded.
C
The house is ancient.
D
The house is pleasant.
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Which of these are examples of direct characterization? Check all that apply.“Mr. Hyde was pale and dwarfish, he gave an impression of deformity without any nameable malformation, he had a displeasing smile . . .”“It chanced on one of these rambles that their way led them down a by-street in a busy quarter of London.”“‘And you never asked about the—place with the door?’ said Mr. Utterson.”“This was a hearty, healthy, dapper, red-faced gentleman, with a shock of hair prematurely white . . .”“Then he began slowly to mount the street, pausing every step or two and putting his hand to his brow . . .”

A
“Mr. Hyde was pale and dwarfish, he gave an impression of deformity without any nameable malformation, he had a displeasing smile . . .”
B
“It chanced on one of these rambles that their way led them down a by-street in a busy quarter of London.”
C
“‘And you never asked about the—place with the door?’ said Mr. Utterson.”
D
“This was a hearty, healthy, dapper, red-faced gentleman, with a shock of hair prematurely white . . .”
E
“Then he began slowly to mount the street, pausing every step or two and putting his hand to his brow . . .”
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How is Mr. Hyde characterized in this passage?

A
as cruel and violent
B
as shy and innocent
C
as repellent and frightening
D
as smart and ambitious
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Which statement best explains the relationship between the gothic genre and the characterization in the passage?

A
The characterization of Mr. Hyde contrasts with the gloomy setting that is typical of gothic fiction.
B
The characterization of Mr. Hyde reflects the preoccupation with confined spaces in gothic fiction.
C
The characterization of Mr. Hyde helps create the cheerful mood that is typical of gothic fiction.
D
The characterization of Mr. Hyde reflects the focus on horror and strong emotions in gothic fiction.
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What is the mood of the passage?

A
calm and relaxed
B
anxious and terrifying
C
silly and lighthearted
D
lonely and sad

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