Poe Intro

Where was Edgar Allan Poe born?

• Virginia

• Baltimore

• Boston

• New York

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What did Poe do to try and stay in college?

• He sold his paintings

• He wrote a book

• He turned to gambling

• He worked as a teacher

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What was the name of Poe's first published collection?

• The Raven and Other Poems

• Tales of Mystery

• Tamerlane and Other Poems

• The Fall of the House of Usher

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Who did Poe marry?

• A wealthy widow

• A famous actress

• His cousin Virginia

• His childhood friend

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What happened to Poe shortly before his planned second marriage?

• He traveled to Europe

• He vanished and was found dead

• He published a new book

• He moved to New York

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