Quiz on 'The Raven'

What time of day does the poem "The Raven" begin?

• Noon

• Midnight

• Morning

• Evening

What does the narrator hear whispered in the darkness?

• "Nevermore"

• "Lenore"

• "Forevermore"

• "Evermore"

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What does the narrator initially think is causing the tapping sound at the window?

• A ghost

• The wind

• A friend

• A raven

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Upon what does the raven perch when it enters the room?

• A chair

• A table

• A bust of Pallas

• A window sill

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What is the repeated word spoken by the raven?

• Forever

• Nevermore

• Goodbye

• Always

What does the narrator marvel at regarding the raven?

• Its beauty

• Its ability to speak

• Its size

• Its color

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What does the narrator describe the raven as when it first enters?

• A friendly bird

• A ghastly grim and ancient raven

• A colorful parrot

• A gentle dove

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What does the narrator hope the raven will tell him?

• News of his lost love

• The future

• A secret

• A joke

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What does the narrator think about the raven's word 'Nevermore'?

• It is a prophecy

• It is a joke

• It is meaningless

• It is a command

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What does the narrator compare the raven to?

• A king

• A demon

• A lord or lady

• A knight

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