Horror Quiz

You are at a bookstore and you want to buy a book that is intended to scare, startle, shock, and repulse you. What genre of literature should you look for?

• Romanticism

• Mystery

• Horror

• Adventure

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You are watching a movie late at night. The plot involves eerie elements like ghosts, aliens, and zombies. What genre does this movie likely belong to?

• Gothic Horror

• Non-Supernatural Horror

• Supernatural Horror

• Romanticism

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You are watching a movie that scares you, but there are no ghosts or spirits involved. It also has elements of science fiction. What genre does this movie belong to?

• Non-Supernatural Horror

• Gothic Horror

• Supernatural Horror

• Romanticism

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You are walking alone in a dark alley late at night. Suddenly, you hear a strange noise behind you. What emotion are you likely to feel, believing that something dangerous might happen?

• Fear

• Excitement

• Joy

• Anger

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Why would a movie director use fear in a horror movie?

• To confuse the audience

• To bore the audience

• To educate the audience

• To entertain the audience

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You are writing a horror novel and need to choose a setting that is commonly associated with the genre. Which location would you likely choose?

• Graveyard

• Park

• Beach

• Museum

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You are reading a horror novel late at night. What mood are you most likely to feel?

• Restless

• Excited

• Peaceful

• Joyful

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You are watching a thriller movie. You are not sure what will happen next and you are feeling excited. What is this feeling called?

• Suspense

• Fear

• Happiness

• Sadness

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Imagine you are a writer working on a horror novel. Which technique would you use to create suspense in your story?

• Avoiding dramatic irony

• Detailed descriptions

• Revealing all information upfront

• Using only one point of view

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You're reading a novel and you notice that the author keeps mentioning a seemingly insignificant detail. What could this be an example of in the story?

• The author providing a summary of the story

• The author giving hints about what might happen later in the story

• The author adding unnecessary details

• The author creating confusion for the reader

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