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Life and Influences of Edgar Allan Poe Quiz

#1

When was Edgar Allan Poe born?

January 19, 1809
Explanation

Birthdate of Edgar Allan Poe.

#2

Which of the following is not a work by Edgar Allan Poe?

The Picture of Dorian Gray
Explanation

The Picture of Dorian Gray is not written by Poe.

#3

What was the profession of Edgar Allan Poe's adoptive father?

Lawyer
Explanation

Profession of Poe's adoptive father.

#4

Which magazine did Poe work for as an editor?

The Southern Literary Messenger
Explanation

Magazine 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
Explanation

Poe's work considered an early example of detective fiction.

#6

What was the name of Edgar Allan Poe's wife?

Virginia Clemm
Explanation

Name of Poe's wife.

#7

In which city did Poe die?

Baltimore
Explanation

Place of Edgar Allan Poe's death.

#8

What is the name of Edgar Allan Poe's famous poem about a bird?

The Raven
Explanation

Title 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
Explanation

Title of Poe's only novel.

#10

Which of the following poets was a significant influence on Poe's work?

Lord Byron
Explanation

Poet 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
Explanation

Literary 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
Explanation

Poe's poem about a man descending into madness after killing a cat.

#13

Which literary genre is Poe often credited with inventing?

Gothic Fiction
Explanation

Poe 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."
Explanation

Quote attributed to Edgar Allan Poe.

#15

Which of the following is not a common theme in Poe's works?

Love
Explanation

Love 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
Explanation

Title 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
Explanation

The protagonist of 'The Tell-Tale Heart' remains unnamed.

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