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The master of the macabre wrote many poems and short stories in that genre, but also dabbled in a range of other forms, including detective fiction.
43 quizzes and 475 trivia questions.
1.
  Edgar Allan Poe Realty    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Mr. Poe has some real estate for sale. Can you guess the name of the work from the brief description?
Average, 10 Qns, Darklife, Oct 22 06
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Darklife
1143 plays
2.
  So Sweet the Hour editor best quiz   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Poetry of Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe is not only famous for his short stories of horror and suspense. He also displayed his talent by writing some amazing poetry. Let's dip into it here.
Average, 10 Qns, Kenners158, Jun 26 23
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Kenners158 gold member
Jun 26 23
163 plays
3.
  "The Tell-Tale Heart"   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
How much do YOU know about Poe's most famous short story?? Take this quiz and test your memories of grammar school English class.
Average, 15 Qns, draculanut31, Nov 05 17
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draculanut31
Nov 05 17
7135 plays
4.
  "The Cask of Amontillado" by E.A. Poe   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is one of my favorites by Poe. It's about a man bent on revenge because another man insulted him. He's a bit touchy. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, draculanut31, Dec 13 19
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draculanut31
Dec 13 19
3754 plays
5.
  The Fall of the House of Usher   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on Edgar Allan Poe's famous story "The Fall of the House of Usher".
Average, 10 Qns, bonanza22, Nov 07 18
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bonanza22
Nov 07 18
2304 plays
6.
  Do You Know Poe?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many of Edgar Allan Poe's unique phrases might be embedded in our memories without our really even knowing it. See if you can choose the word or phrase missing from the following titles or quotes. Good luck!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, PootyPootwell, Jun 25 19
Very Easy
PootyPootwell gold member
Jun 25 19
686 plays
7.
  Poe's The Black Cat    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz contains ten multiple choice questions over the Edgar Allan Poe story, 'The Black Cat.'
Average, 10 Qns, BIA, Aug 16 16
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BIA
2081 plays
8.
  Journey Through a Midnight Dreary   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz explores the numerous mythological, religious, and literary references contained in Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven." Come visit the mysterious world of "The Raven"!
Average, 10 Qns, nakarinna, Jun 18 07
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nakarinna
2057 plays
9.
  Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" Part 1   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Together, let us: "Deep into that darkness peer..."
Average, 15 Qns, star_gazer, Oct 07 20
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star_gazer
Oct 07 20
1057 plays
10.
  Poe's Poems Pwn Posers   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Few fiddlers come close to Edgar Allan Poe's verbal virtuosity or inspired imagination. Sorrow, dread, loss--he's the master atop a pile of poetasters. Please pick the proper Poe poem from the pangrams. Are you a Poe poser or a Poe potentate?
Average, 10 Qns, gracious1, Jan 30 19
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gracious1 gold member
Jan 30 19
323 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What did the king in the story, "live for"?

From Quiz ""Hop-Frog" by Edgar Allan Poe"




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  10 Questions: The Works of Edgar Allan Poe Multiple Choice Quiz   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Edgar Allan Poe was a master storyteller, bound to take each reader into an imaginary world full of dark imagery and obscure themes. This quiz not only contains questions about Poe's most famous short stories but also poems.
Average, 10 Qns, Nidalee, Apr 10 16
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Nidalee
653 plays
12.
  Quoth "The Raven"'s Author    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the quote from the Edgar Allan Poe short story or poem to the title it belongs to.
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Oct 29 20
Average
Joepetz gold member
Oct 29 20
159 plays
13.
  The Gold-Bug    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
As is generally known, while he is best known for his tales of terror, Poe also invented the "whodunit" genre and this benchmark cryptographic story.
Average, 15 Qns, tjoebigham, Sep 24 10
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tjoebigham
525 plays
14.
  Poe's "The Bells"   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Dig into this melodious poem by Edgar Allan Poe.
Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Jul 05 21
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skylarb
Jul 05 21
227 plays
15.
  Poe's "Annabel Lee"   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on my favorite poem, "Annabel Lee". I hope you enjoy it!
Tough, 10 Qns, draculanut31, Apr 17 21
Tough
draculanut31
Apr 17 21
2740 plays
16.
  The Purloined Letter    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
'The Purloined Letter' is considered to be one of the first detective stories in American literature. Test your knowledge of Poe's classic with this quiz. Best of luck!
Average, 10 Qns, Triviaballer, Sep 27 08
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Triviaballer gold member
842 plays
17.
  Edgar Allan Poe Stories Quiz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on some of the many stories written by Edgar Allan Poe. I will give you a summary of one of the stories, and you have to give me a title. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, puggleperson, Oct 04 14
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puggleperson
699 plays
18.
  The Murders in the Rue Morgue   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"The Murders in the Rue Morgue" by Edgar Allan Poe is a great blend of mystery and horror.
Average, 10 Qns, srfield99, Jul 13 13
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srfield99
846 plays
19.
  Quote the Raven... 'Nevermore'   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Edgar Allan Poe was a magical fellow who with a few words could make a tingling sensation speed up your spine. Read the poem 'The Raven' and you will never forget the enchanting words of Poe!
Average, 10 Qns, arowfast, Apr 16 20
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arowfast
Apr 16 20
4979 plays
20.
  "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All about the short story by E.A. Poe.
Average, 10 Qns, barb99, Oct 02 21
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barb99
Oct 02 21
1561 plays
21.
  "Hop-Frog" by Edgar Allan Poe   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is one of Poe's stories of revenge and it's wonderfully gruesome.
Average, 10 Qns, srfield99, Feb 21 17
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srfield99
Feb 21 17
617 plays
22.
  The Pit and the Pendulum    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This a pretty difficult quiz about Edgar Allan Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum."
Average, 20 Qns, volleygrl07, Nov 07 14
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volleygrl07
1436 plays
23.
  Poe's "Ulalume"   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Edgar Allan Poe was a great poet as well as a short-story writer. This quiz is about his awesome poem "Ulalume".
Average, 10 Qns, bullymom, Dec 12 03
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bullymom
556 plays
24.
  The Stories of Edgar Allan Poe   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is a quiz on Poe's short stories and novel. I hope you enjoy it!
Tough, 15 Qns, draculanut31, Sep 10 17
Tough
draculanut31
Sep 10 17
2154 plays
25.
  The Black Cat    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Test your knowledge with this quiz about Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Black Cat!" Warning: Spoilers inside
Average, 10 Qns, dash102, Nov 29 14
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dash102
285 plays
26.
  The Poems of Edgar Allan Poe   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is a follow up to my stories of EAP. I give you a quote and you choose which poem it's from. All questions will be multiple choice. I hope you like it!
Tough, 15 Qns, draculanut31, Dec 15 07
Tough
draculanut31
1591 plays
27.
  The Tales and Poems of Poe    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Enter if you dare; the horror, mystery, and intrigue that is Poe awaits willing victims.
Average, 10 Qns, 6junebug6, Oct 01 09
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6junebug6
679 plays
28.
  Edgar Allan Poe and his short stories    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on Poe and some of his thrilling short stories.
Average, 10 Qns, hermionexx, Sep 16 03
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hermionexx
1443 plays
29.
  Edgar Allan Poe Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All you have to do is name the poem the quote is from. Good Luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, shf4eva, May 08 15
Tough
shf4eva
974 plays
30.
  Poems of Edgar Allan Poe    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will give you a line from a poem by Edgar Allan Poe, you tell me the name of the poem.
Average, 10 Qns, vandychris, Jul 02 09
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vandychris
788 plays
31.
  A Descent into the Maelstrom    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is one of my favorite Poe stories. It may not be the most popular but I think it's one of the best.
Average, 10 Qns, srfield99, Dec 09 07
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srfield99
337 plays
32.
  I Know Poe!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I think of Edgar Allan Poe as a night writer. I feel that he must have written mainly in the dead of night. And he is best read at night, too. Take this quiz and see how much you know about Poe.
Average, 10 Qns, qtmelba, Jul 28 22
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qtmelba
Jul 28 22
2929 plays
33.
  More of Poe's First Lines    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
All from poetry of Edgar Allan Poe. I'll give you a first line, and you identify which poem it is from.
Tough, 15 Qns, napierslogs, Jun 29 03
Tough
napierslogs
981 plays
34.
  Edgar Allan Poe    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz testing your Edgar Allan Poe knowledge.
Tough, 10 Qns, mellierock, Jun 21 04
Tough
mellierock
2510 plays
35.
  Edgar Allan Poe's First Lines    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
In this quiz about Edgar Allan Poe's poetry, I will give a first line from a poem, you select which poem it is from. Some of them will be easy, but some will be hard.
Average, 15 Qns, napierslogs, Jun 29 03
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napierslogs
829 plays
36.
  The Haunted Palace    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a wonderful poem. It is typical of Poe's work in that it evolves from something positive to something sad and evil.
Average, 10 Qns, srfield99, Feb 28 08
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srfield99
417 plays
37.
  Edgar Allan's Poetry    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is about some poems (no tales) by Edgar Allan Poe. See how familiar you are with his work... Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, PearlQ19, Sep 07 08
Tough
PearlQ19 gold member
688 plays
38.
  S.S. Poe    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much do you know about Mr. Edgar Allan Poe? Some of his famous short stories such as "The Black Cat" and "The Tell-Tale Heart" have gotten him noticed. Now let's see how much you know! Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, webccn, Apr 09 09
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webccn
837 plays
39.
  Quote the Raven, Nevermore!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will give you the last few lines of an Edgar Allan Poe poem and you will tell me which poem it is. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, tinamomnsox, Sep 26 11
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tinamomnsox
437 plays
40.
  Poe's Last Lines    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The first lines in many works of literature are often remembered. Yet, last lines are important, too. Can you remember these last lines? Or, are they "Nevermore", in your memory?
Average, 10 Qns, LittleRose, Jun 29 03
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LittleRose
636 plays
41.
  10 Question The Works of Edgar Allan Poe Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is my first quiz, so have fun. Edgar Allan Poe is my favorite writer, a real inspiration. So here's the quiz!
Average, 10 Qns, skilletlovr, Jul 28 22
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skilletlovr
Jul 28 22
498 plays
42.
  Edgar Allan Poe: Tales and Poems    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Edgar Allan Poe is one of the greatest authors America has to show. Let's see if you know him best.
Average, 10 Qns, Latrodectus, Dec 29 03
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Latrodectus
655 plays
43.
  Edgar Allan Po-etry    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Identify the Edgar Allan Po-em from the lines provided.
Average, 10 Qns, RavenHex, Feb 20 04
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RavenHex
665 plays
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