Edgar Allan Poe

Which phrase best sums up Poe’s guiding principle for writing fiction?

• Shock and Awe

• Unity of Effect

• The Iceberg Principle

• Deep Hidden Meaning

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Which of these figures is a character created by Poe?

• Robinson Crusoe

• Sherlock Holmes

• C. Auguste Dupin

• Jane Eyre

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Which of these themes appears prominently in a number of Poe’s stories?

• Triumph of "rugged individualism"

• Complexity of family life

• Unrequited love

• Tendency toward self-destruction

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What is one of the defining characteristics of Edgar Allan Poe's image?

• A high forehead

• Blonde hair

• Rosy complexion

• Bright blue eyes

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What personal struggles did Poe face in his life?

• Alcoholism

• Loss of loved ones

• Financial difficulties

• All of the above

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What was the cause of death for Poe's mother and wife?

• Tuberculosis

• Heart disease

• Cancer

• Pneumonia

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What was the primary reason for Poe's fame after his death?

• His successful career as an editor

• Posthumous adaptations of his work

• His influential literary theory

• His experimental writing style

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In which of these literary genres did Poe not publish?

• Epic Poem

• Adventure Novel

• Satire

• Detective Fiction

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Edgar Allan Poe was an orphan by the age of

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Which American football team is named after, "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe?

• Minneapolis

• Baltimore

• Rhode Island

• Virginia

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