#1
When was Edgar Allan Poe born?
January 19, 1809
ExplanationBirthdate of Edgar Allan Poe.
#2
Which of the following is not a work by Edgar Allan Poe?
The Picture of Dorian Gray
ExplanationThe Picture of Dorian Gray is not written by Poe.
#3
What was the profession of Edgar Allan Poe's adoptive father?
Lawyer
ExplanationProfession of Poe's adoptive father.
#4
Which magazine did Poe work for as an editor?
The Southern Literary Messenger
ExplanationMagazine where Poe worked as an editor.
#5
Which of Poe's works is considered one of the earliest examples of detective fiction?
The Murders in the Rue Morgue
ExplanationPoe's work considered an early example of detective fiction.
#6
What was the name of Edgar Allan Poe's wife?
Virginia Clemm
ExplanationName of Poe's wife.
#7
In which city did Poe die?
Baltimore
ExplanationPlace of Edgar Allan Poe's death.
#8
What is the name of Edgar Allan Poe's famous poem about a bird?
The Raven
ExplanationTitle of Poe's famous bird-themed poem.
#9
What is the title of Edgar Allan Poe's only novel?
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket
ExplanationTitle of Poe's only novel.
#10
Which of the following poets was a significant influence on Poe's work?
Lord Byron
ExplanationPoet who influenced Poe's work.
#11
Which literary device does Poe often use to create a sense of fear or suspense in his works?
Foreshadowing
ExplanationLiterary device frequently used by Poe.
#12
In which poem does Poe describe a man's descent into madness after killing a black cat?
The Black Cat
ExplanationPoe's poem about a man descending into madness after killing a cat.
#13
Which literary genre is Poe often credited with inventing?
Gothic Fiction
ExplanationPoe is often credited with inventing Gothic Fiction.
#14
Which of these quotes is attributed to Edgar Allan Poe?
"All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream."
ExplanationQuote attributed to Edgar Allan Poe.
#15
Which of the following is not a common theme in Poe's works?
Love
ExplanationLove is not a common theme in Poe's works.
#16
What is the title of Poe's essay in which he discusses the writing of 'The Raven'?
The Philosophy of Composition
ExplanationTitle of Poe's essay discussing the writing of 'The Raven'.
#17
What is the name of the protagonist in Poe's story 'The Tell-Tale Heart'?
The Narrator is unnamed
ExplanationThe protagonist of 'The Tell-Tale Heart' remains unnamed.