Edgar Allan Poe

Where was Edgar Allan Poe born?

• Boston

• New York City

• Philadelphia

• Richmond

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What type of stories did Edgar Allan Poe write?

• Romantic

• Mystery

• Adventure

• Science Fiction

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What is Edgar Allan Poe often referred to as?

• The Father of American Literature

• The Father of Modern Poetry

• The Father of Mystery and Detective Stories

• The Father of Horror Fiction

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Where did Edgar Allan Poe move to launch a new magazine?

• Boston

• New York City

• Philadelphia

• Richmond

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What illness did Edgar Allan Poe's wife Virginia die from?

• Tuberculosis

• Cancer

• Heart Disease

• Pneumonia

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At what age did Edgar Allan Poe pass away?

• 30

• 35

• 40

• 45

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What did Edgar Allan Poe's Godfather want him to learn about?

• Writing

• Business

• Acting

• Science

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What job did Edgar Allan Poe get after winning a writing contest?

• Editor

• Soldier

• Teacher

• Lawyer

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What did Edgar Allan Poe do to pay off his debts?

• Gambling

• Selling his books

• Working as a teacher

• Borrowing money from friends

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What inspired Edgar Allan Poe's storytelling?

• His parents

• His Godfather

• His heartbreak

• The dark and spooky evenings

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