Poe Trivia Quiz

Tribute to the talented and tortured E.A.P.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
21,126

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1. Poe's natural parents were Hint

Writers

Actors

Teachers

Artists

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2. Poe went to live with John Allan and wife. Allan was somewhat affluent; how did he make his money? Hint

Doctor

Salesman

Lawyer

Merchant

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3. Poe spent some time at the University of Virginia and at West Point. Which statement best describes his performance? Hint

He was forced to leave both places

He thrived at West Point, but was kicked out of the U. of Va.

He excelled at both places

He thrived at the U. of Va., but was kicked out of West Point

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4. Poe married his cousin. Aside from the family connection, what was the most unusual aspect of the marriage? Hint

Her talent

Her religion

Her age

Her occupation

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5. Poe's wife died young. What was the cause? Hint

Tuberculosis

Suicide

Crime victim

Influenza

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6. This author translated Poe's works. Hint

Francois Villon

Paul Verlaine

Charles Baudelaire

Arthur Rimbaud

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7. Poe also died young- substance abuse and poverty are not conducive to long life. What time frame accurately reflects his life and career? Hint

Second half of the 19th century

First half of the 19th century

First half of the 18th century

Second half of the 18th century

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8. Poe is often given credit for being the author of the first modern detective story. What is the story? Hint

'The Cask of Amontillado'

'Mystery of Marie Roget'

'Murders in the Rue Morgue'

'Fall of the House of Usher'

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9. Which is NOT a poem by Poe? Hint

'Israfel'

'Christabel'

'Alone'

'For Annie'

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10. Which is not a short story by Poe? Hint

MS-Found in A Bottle

Ligeia

The Black Cat

The Lottery

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Poe's natural parents were

Answer: Actors

Poe's father abandoned the idea of a law career and attempted acting. Poe's mother was an actress. As with many women in Poe's life, she died young.

2. Poe went to live with John Allan and wife. Allan was somewhat {affluent;} how did he make his money?

Answer: Merchant

John Allan was a successful merchant- but he never quite understood or got along well with with Poe.

3. Poe spent some time at the University of Virginia and at West Point. Which statement best describes his performance?

Answer: He was forced to leave both places

Poe failed in both places. Gambling and debts doomed him at the Univ. of Va., while his dislike of army life led him to instigate his own dismissal.

4. Poe married his cousin. Aside from the family connection, what was the most unusual aspect of the marriage?

Answer: Her age

She was 13 when she married Poe.

5. Poe's wife died young. What was the cause?

Answer: Tuberculosis

TB took her- at an early age, of course.

6. This author translated Poe's works.

Answer: Charles Baudelaire

Baudelaire was greatly impressed by Poe's works.

7. Poe also died young- substance abuse and poverty are not conducive to long life. What time frame accurately reflects his life and career?

Answer: First half of the 19th century

He was in his early 40's when he died.

8. Poe is often given credit for being the author of the first modern detective story. What is the story?

Answer: 'Murders in the Rue Morgue'

All are by Poe, but it is 'Rue Morgue' that presents the detective, Dupin.

9. Which is NOT a poem by Poe?

Answer: 'Christabel'

All are poems by Poe. 'Alone' is a grim and autobiographical work. The others are also grim and depressed. 'Christabel' is a poem by Coleridge.

10. Which is not a short story by Poe?

Answer: The Lottery

All the others are stories by Poe. 'MS' was a prize-winning story for Poe. 'Ligeia' is one of his familiar haunted women. 'Lottery' is a classic short story by Shirley Jackson.

Source: Author robert362

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