Telltale Times? Try Poe

What is the most memorable characteristic of Edgar Allan Poe's characters?

• Madness

• Intelligence

• Bravery

• Kindness

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What is the main reason readers find Poe's stories intriguing?

• The plausibility of foul deeds

• The paranormal elements

• The scary settings

• The complex plot twists

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What is the scariest thing about Poe's stories?

• Haunted castles

• Vampirism

• The dare of the madman who implores us to see his sanity

• The shadowy trappings

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What distinguishes Poe's characters from other mad characters?

• They are patently deranged

• They embrace their logical birthright

• They lose touch with their rational faculties

• They become brutish goons

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Who is the most reasonable character in a Poe tale?

• Montressor

• Fortunato

• Freddy Krueger

• Hannibal Lecter

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What is the scary part of Poe's tales?

• How mad the characters are

• How reasonable the characters can appear

• The haunted castles

• The paranormal elements

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What is the main reason Poe's characters strike fear into our hearts?

• Their all-encompassing spells

• Their dark nature

• Their intelligence

• Their bravery

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