Edgar Allan Poe

When was Edgar Allan Poe born

• 1809

• 1849

• 1873

• 1900 B. C.

When did he die?

• 1909

• 1837

• 1853

• 1849

Which one of these is a short story he wrote?

• The Raven

• The Tell Tale Heart

• The Black Cat

• The Cask of Amontillado

• ALL OF THE ABOVE

Who did Poe marry when he was 26 years old? 

• Sarah Helen Whitman 
• Margaret Atwood 
• Virginia Clemm 
• Cecilia 

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How old was his new bride? 

• 15
• 12
• 13
• 21

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Who in Poe's life died of tuberculosis? (Multiple Answers)

• Virginia (wife)

• Eliza Poe (mother)

• Francis Allan (foster mother)

• Jane Standard (friend's mother)

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What was the cause of Poe's death?

• alcohol and drugs

• kidnapping

• rabies

• Unknown

• mercury poisoning

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How did Edgar view family?

• It was very important to him. He was always searching for the PERFECT family.

• He thought family bonds were useless and something only found in fairy tales.

• He realized all they do is let you down.

• He ended up hating everyone that he ever grew close with.

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Where was Poe born?

• Richmond, VA
• Baltimore, MD
• Boston, MA
• New England, MA

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Where did Poe die?

• Baltimore
• Richmond
• New England
• Boston

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