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A Variety of Edgars Trivia Quiz

Here's a tribute (of sorts) to a variety of Edgars.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
176,790

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
516

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

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? Hint

Physical frailty and extreme susceptibility to illness

Problems with substance abuse

Loss of people close to him by abandonment or death

Financial difficulties

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Question 2 of 10

2. Edgar Lee Masters wrote which of these books? Hint

Winesburg, Ohio

It Can't Happen Here

A Death in the Family

Spoon River Anthology

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Question 3 of 10

3. Edgar Buchanan was once the star of a TV series (a very long time ago). What historical figure did he play? Hint

Ulysses Grant

Judge Roy Bean

Ben Franklin

Cochise

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Question 4 of 10

4. "Edgar" is the first name of which of these famous artists? Hint

Degas

Manet

Renoir

Monet

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Question 5 of 10

5. Edgar Rice Burroughs wrote stories about "Pellucidar". Which of the following descriptions accurately describes Pellucidar? Hint

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

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Question 6 of 10

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

Chauncey

Jeeves

Throckmorton

Sarsaparilla

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following is true of Edgar Cayce? Hint

He was known as the "sleeping prophet" due to his ability to make predictions and prophecies after entering a trance-like state

He was a city boy who was able to obtain an extensive education in many areas

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

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Question 8 of 10

8. The "Edgar" award is given for excellence in what type of writing? Hint

Mystery

Non-fiction

Humor

Romance

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Question 9 of 10

9. J. Edgar Hoover was the legendary head of the F.B.I. What did the "J" stand for? Hint

Jackson

James

John

Joseph

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following is NOT by Edgar Allan Poe? Hint

All are by Poe

MS Found In A Bottle

A Descent in the Maelstrom

Alone

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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?

Answer: Physical frailty and extreme susceptibility to illness

Poe was plagued by money problems for much of his short life; he also had problems with his use of alcohol and drugs. His mother died when he was young; his father abandoned him even earlier. His wife died young. He was a great and original talent, but his life was one hell of a bouncy ride.

2. Edgar Lee Masters wrote which of these books?

Answer: Spoon River Anthology

Sherwood Anderson wrote "Ohio", James Agee wrote "Death" and Sinclair Lewis wrote "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?

Answer: Judge Roy Bean

Back in the 50's, Buchanan starred as Judge Roy Bean. Buchanan popped up later on tv in "Petticoat Junction". In between, he had a fine career as a supporting actor in many movies.

4. "Edgar" is the first name of which of these famous artists?

Answer: Degas

The French-born Degas was a nineteenth century impressionist. (He is generally known as Edgar Degas, although that is not his full name.)

5. Edgar Rice Burroughs wrote stories about "Pellucidar". Which of the following descriptions accurately describes Pellucidar?

Answer: It is the name of a civilization at the earth's core

Burroughs, author of many "Tarzan" stories, also wrote about an imaginary world at the earth's core.

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

Answer: Chauncey

"That's something you don't see everyday, Chauncey."
"What's that, Edgar?"
Etc.

7. Which of the following is true of Edgar Cayce?

Answer: He was known as the "sleeping prophet" due to his ability to make predictions and prophecies after entering a trance-like state

Cayce was a simple country boy - he was born in Kentucky - without any particular education or training. Because he was a "modern" man (of the twentieth century), his predictions and clairvoyant powers have been extensively examined by many others. (The "centuries" reference describes Nostradamus, not Cayce.)

8. The "Edgar" award is given for excellence in what type of writing?

Answer: Mystery

It's named after that great pioneer of detective writing, Edgar Allan Poe. "Murders in the Rue Morgue" is an early classic, as is Poe's Inspector Dupin.

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

Answer: John

Once, he was respected as America's number one crimefighter. Now, after many revelations about his personal life, his image has been substantially "tarnished" (to say the least).

10. Which of the following is NOT by Edgar Allan Poe?

Answer: All are by Poe

Poe was as prolific with both short stories and poems. "Descent" was a short story early in his career, "Pym" was a longer tale, "Alone" was a haunting poem.

Source: Author robert362

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