Edgar Allan Poe Biography Quiz

What is the birthplace of Edgar Allan Poe?

• Boston, Massachusetts

• New York City, New York

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Baltimore, Maryland

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Which year was Edgar Allan Poe born?

• 1809

• 1820

• 1776

• 1845

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What did Edgar Allan Poe's parents do for a living?

• Teachers

• Lawyers

• Doctors

• Actors

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Which university did Edgar Allan Poe attend?

• Harvard University

• University of Virginia

• Princeton University

• Yale University

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What is the title of Edgar Allan Poe's famous poem about a talking bird?

• The Crow

• The Raven

• The Sparrow

• The Owl

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Which literary genre is Edgar Allan Poe known for?

• Science fiction and fantasy

• Romance and comedy

• Biography and autobiography

• Horror and mystery

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In which city did Edgar Allan Poe die?

• New York City

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• Baltimore

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What is listed as the cause of death on Edgar Allan Poe's death certificate?

• Suicide

• Pneumonia

• Heart attack

• Brain Tumor

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What is the name of Edgar Allan Poe's wife?

• Virginia Clemm

• Frances Allan

• Eliza Poe

• Maria Clemm

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Why did he leave the University of Virginia?

• He had bad grades and had to leave

• He graduated with a degree in Literature

• He transferred to another university

• Because of his gambling debts

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