Edgar Allan Poe's Life

Poe's adoptive mother:

• Frances Allan

• Maria Clemm

• Virginia Clemm

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Which of the following is a false statement about Poe's early life?

• Attended the University of Virgina.

• Graduated from West Point

• Very athletic and sociable

• Raised in a wealthy home

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Poe had two siblings.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Poe's cousin & wife is:

• Frances Allan

• Virginia Clemm

• Maria Clemm

Poe's mother, adoptive mother and wife all died of tuberculosis.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following is not one of Poe's many addictions?

• gambling

• alchohol

• chocolate

• women

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Which of the following of Poe's works brought him the most fame?

• "The Tell-Tale Heart"

• "The Raven"

• "The Masque of the Red Death"

• "Annabel Lee"

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For which famous work was Poe paid only $14.00?

• "The Tell-Tale Heart"

• "The Raven"

• "The Masque of the Red Death"

• "Annabel Lee"

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Which work was based on Poe's experiences with TB?

• "The Tell-Tale Heart"

• "The Raven"

• "The Masque of the Red Death"

• "Annabel Lee"

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Which work did Poe write about his wife, after her death?

• "The Tell-Tale Heart"

• "The Raven"

• "The Masque of the Red Death"

• "Annabel Lee"

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