#1
In which city was Edgar Allan Poe born?
Philadelphia
ExplanationPoe was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
#2
What year did Edgar Allan Poe die?
1849
ExplanationEdgar Allan Poe died in 1849.
#3
What is the cause of Edgar Allan Poe's death?
Pneumonia
ExplanationEdgar Allan Poe died due to pneumonia.
#4
Which poem by Edgar Allan Poe is known for its refrain 'Nevermore'?
The Raven
ExplanationThe Raven by Edgar Allan Poe is known for its refrain 'Nevermore'.
#5
In what year was Edgar Allan Poe born?
1809
ExplanationEdgar Allan Poe was born in 1809.
#6
Which literary genre is Edgar Allan Poe often credited for popularizing?
Mystery
ExplanationEdgar Allan Poe is often credited for popularizing the mystery genre.
#7
What is the title of Edgar Allan Poe's famous narrative poem about a grieving man's descent into madness?
The Raven
ExplanationThe Raven is a famous narrative poem by Edgar Allan Poe about a man's descent into madness after the death of his beloved.
#8
What is the name of Edgar Allan Poe's famous detective character?
C. Auguste Dupin
ExplanationThe famous detective character created by Edgar Allan Poe is named C. Auguste Dupin.
#9
Which of Edgar Allan Poe's works is considered one of the earliest examples of science fiction?
The Murders in the Rue Morgue
ExplanationThe Murders in the Rue Morgue is considered one of the earliest examples of science fiction by Edgar Allan Poe.
#10
Edgar Allan Poe is often regarded as a master of which literary technique?
Gothic fiction
ExplanationEdgar Allan Poe is often regarded as a master of Gothic fiction.
#11
Which short story by Edgar Allan Poe involves a man being bricked up alive in a cellar?
The Cask of Amontillado
ExplanationThe Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe involves a man being bricked up alive in a cellar.
#12
What is the central theme of Edgar Allan Poe's poem 'The Masque of the Red Death'?
The Inevitability of Death
ExplanationThe central theme of Edgar Allan Poe's poem 'The Masque of the Red Death' is the inevitability of death.
#13
In which magazine did Edgar Allan Poe's poem 'The Raven' first appear?
The Saturday Evening Post
ExplanationEdgar Allan Poe's poem 'The Raven' first appeared in The Saturday Evening Post.
#14
What is the name of Edgar Allan Poe's first published work, a collection of poems?
Al Aaraaf, Tamerlane, and Minor Poems
ExplanationEdgar Allan Poe's first published work, a collection of poems, is titled Al Aaraaf, Tamerlane, and Minor Poems.
#15
In which year did Edgar Allan Poe marry his 13-year-old cousin, Virginia Clemm?
1842
ExplanationEdgar Allan Poe married his 13-year-old cousin, Virginia Clemm, in 1842.
#16
What was the name of the literary magazine founded by Edgar Allan Poe?
The Stylus
ExplanationEdgar Allan Poe founded the literary magazine named The Stylus.
#17
Which poem by Edgar Allan Poe is subtitled 'A Paean' and is considered a celebration of death?
The Conqueror Worm
ExplanationThe Conqueror Worm by Edgar Allan Poe is subtitled 'A Paean' and is considered a celebration of death.
#18
What is the title of Edgar Allan Poe's only novel?
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket
ExplanationEdgar Allan Poe's only novel is titled The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket.
#19
Which poem by Edgar Allan Poe was dedicated to his late wife, Virginia?
Annabel Lee
ExplanationAnnabel Lee by Edgar Allan Poe was dedicated to his late wife, Virginia.