WorksheetsWho Was Edgar Allan Poe?
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 5hrs 15mins
Edgar Allan Poe was a mastermind of which genres?
Horror and Mystery
Romance and Comedy
Science Fiction and Fantasy
Edgar Allan Poe is most famous for which of the following works?
The Great Gatsby
Harry Potter
The Raven
Where was Edgar Poe born?
Boston, Massachusetts
Richmond, Virginia
Baltimore, Maryland
What happened to Edgar Poe's parents when he was young?
Both parents were actors, but they died when he was young.
They were wealthy landowners who lived long lives.
They were famous musicians who toured the world.
Who adopted Edgar Poe, leading to the addition of 'Allan' to his name?
Allan family
Smith family
Johnson family
Brown family
Why did he leave the University of Virginia?
He graduated
He couldn't pay the fees
He didn't like the courses
He decided to focus on _______ as a way to make his mark.
writing
painting
dancing
singing
He had a ______ relationship with his foster father.
good
neutral
complex
Who was his first love, and what happened while he was away at university?
His first love was Sarah, and she became engaged to someone else while he was away at university.
His first love was Emily, and she moved to another country while he was away at university.
His first love was Mary, and she started a new job while he was away at university.
What job did the person work in but struggled to make ends meet?
Teacher
Engineer
Editor and Critic
How did the person live most of his life?
In wealth
In poverty
In happiness
In solitude
When was 'The Raven' published?
1809
1845
1849
What word does the raven keep repeating in the poem 'The Raven'?
Always
Caw, Caw
Nevermore
What theme in 'The Raven' looks at the pain of losing someone you love?
The theme of loss
The theme of madness
The theme of nature
What theme in 'The Raven' describes the endless sadness that can take over when hope is gone?
Despair
Love
Joy
What does Poe explore in his works?
The darkest corners of human emotions
The most humorous aspects of life
The simplest human interactions
How does the author push boundaries in his stories?
By using humor and satire
By using mystery and suspense
By using romance and drama
What type of narration does Poe often use to get you into the characters heads?
First-person
Second-person
Third-person
His works are studied all over the world, even inspiring musicians and filmmakers.
True
False
When people think of horror stories, whose name is usually the first that comes to mind?
Stephen King
Edgar Allan Poe
Mary Shelley
What unusual pet did he have that would sit on his shoulder while he wrote?
Raccoon
Squirrel
Snake
