Exploring the Mysterious Life of Edgar Allan Poe

What genre is Edgar Allan Poe most associated with?

• Romance

• Horror

• Science Fiction

• Comedy

What was the profession of Poe's parents?

• Merchants

• Stage actors

• Writers

• Farmers

Why did Poe leave the University of Virginia?

• He graduated early.

• He was expelled.

• He lost interest in his studies.

• Financial difficulties.

Under what alias did Poe enlist in the Army?

• Edgar A. Perry

• Henry R. Poe

• John A. Smith

• William H. Leonard

What was the outcome of Poe's time at West Point?

• He became a professor.

• He was court-martialed.

• He left to pursue writing.

• He graduated with honors.

Who did Poe marry?

• Maria Clemm

• Sarah Helen Whitman

• Elizabeth Arnold

• Virginia Clemm

What was Poe's most famous poem?

• Ulalume

• Annabel Lee

• The Tell-Tale Heart

• The Raven

How much did Poe earn for writing 'The Raven'?

• $9 to $15

• $50

• $200

• $100

What led to the end of Poe's engagement to Sarah Helen Whitman?

• Sarah's sudden illness

• Poe's relocation

• Poe's financial instability

• Sarah's mother's intervention

What was the cause of Poe's death?

• Unknown

• Rabies

• Tuberculosis

• Alcohol poisoning