Master of Madness: The Ultimate H.P. Lovecraft Lore Quiz

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https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-of-the-main-themes-of-H-P-Lovecrafts-major-works-What-is-his-overarching-theme

https://bryancebulski.wordpress.com/2016/05/13/every-h-p-lovecraft-story-ranked/

https://medium.com/ostraka-a-durham-university-classics-society-blog/horror-and-heroism-classical-themes-in-lovecraft-3a48136134fa

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._P._Lovecraft

Dive into the eldritch world of H.P. Lovecraft and test your knowledge of his spine-chilling stories, unforgettable characters, and mind-bending themes!

1. Which story revolves around a scientist's morbid experimentations on life and death?

At the Mountains of Madness

The Whisperer in Darkness

Herbert West—Reanimator

The Dunwich Horror

2. What cosmic entity is known for its squid-like head and great size?

Azathoth

Cthulhu

Shub-Niggurath

Nyarlathotep

3. In 'The Rats in the Walls', what unsettling discovery is made by the protagonist?

Mysterious manuscripts

Cryptic subterranean ruins

Hidden treasure

Alien technology

4. Which theme is central to Lovecraft's philosophy of cosmicism?

Human benevolence

Human valiance

Human insignificance

Human sanctity

5. Which quote is famously associated with 'The Call of Cthulhu'?

'Tekeli-li! Tekeli-li!'

'Ph’nglui mglw’nafh Cthulhu R’lyeh wgah’nagl fhtagn.'

'In his house at R’lyeh, dead Cthulhu waits dreaming.'

'Iä! Iä! Shub-Niggurath!'

6. Who is the reputed author of the Necronomicon within Lovecraft's universe?

Herbert West

Charles Dexter Ward

Abdul Alhazred

Randolph Carter

7. Lovecraft's works often blend elements of fantasy with which other genre?

Mystery

Science Fiction

Romance

Drama

8. Which region is a frequent setting for many of Lovecraft's stories?

The Midwest

The South

New England

The West Coast

9. Which story features a protagonist driven mad by discovering his family history?

The Case of Charles Dexter Ward

The Whisperer in Darkness

The Dunwich Horror

The Shadow Over Innsmouth

10. Which story involves a scientist attempting to access alternate dimensions?

From Beyond

The Music of Erich Zann

The Shadow Out of Time

The Colour Out of Space

11. Who survives the encounter with the creature in 'The Call of Cthulhu'?

Gustaf Johansen

Wilbur Whateley

Herbert West

Henry Armitage

12. What character type is commonly found in Lovecraft’s stories?

Detective

Curious scholar

Mariner

Brave warrior

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