1. The brilliant works of Edgar Allan Poe are at times overshadowed by his difficult life. Which of the following was NOT a part of that life? Loss of people close to him by abandonment or death Financial difficulties Problems with substance abuse Physical frailty and extreme susceptibility to illness

2. Edgar Lee Masters wrote which of these books? Winesburg, Ohio Spoon River Anthology A Death in the Family It Can't Happen Here

3. Edgar Buchanan was once the star of a tv series (a very long time ago). What historical figure did he play? Ulysses Grant Judge Roy Bean Ben Franklin Cochise

4. "Edgar" is the first name of which of these famous artists? Degas Manet Renoir Monet

5. Edgar Rice Burroughs wrote stories about "Pellucidar". Which of the following descriptions accurately describes Pellucidar? It is the name of a legendary folk hero It is the name of a distant planet It is the name of a civilization at the earth's core It is the name of a monster

6. Edgar was also the name of a character on "The "Rocky & Bullwinkle Show". What was the name of Edgar's friend? Throckmorton Sarsaparilla Jeeves Chauncey

7. Which of the following is true of Edgar Cayce? He wrote predictions and prophecies in groups of 100, known as "centuries" His claims to have the ability to be clairvoyant or to predict the future have never been examined by others He was a city boy who was able to obtain an extensive education in many areas He was known as the "sleeping prophet" due to his ability to make predictions and prophecies after entering a trance-like state

8. The "Edgar" award is given for excellence in what type of writing? Detective Non-fiction Humor Romance

9. J. Edgar Hoover was the legendary head of the F.B.I. What did the "J" stand for? James John Joseph Jackson

10. Which of the following is NOT by Edgar Allan Poe? All are by Poe MS Found In A Bottle A Descent in the Maelstrom Alone