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The Tales and Poems of Poe Trivia Quiz

Enter if you dare; the horror, mystery, and intrigue that is Poe awaits willing victims.

A multiple-choice quiz by 6junebug6. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
6junebug6

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
317,548

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
685

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Question 1 of 10

1. In "The Cask of Amontillado", Montresor harbors an intense hatred for Fortunado because Fortunado did something. What? Hint

had an affair with Montresor's wife

was a member of a rival family

killed Montresor's brother

insulted him

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Question 2 of 10

2. In "The Masque of the Red Death", Prince Prospero's party is interrupted every hour by what? Hint

unwanted visitors requesting entrance to the party

screaming

the howling of a wolf

the chiming of the clock

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary..."
This is the first line of which of Poe's famous poems? Hint

Annabel Lee

Spirits of the Dead

The Raven

Tamerlane

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Question 4 of 10

4. "The Black Cat" is similar to "The Cask of Amontillado" in which way? Hint

in both tales the narrator is a wine connoisseur

they are both tales of revenge and hatred

by the end of both stories, someone ends up trapped behind a wall

they both involve a mysterious black cat

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Question 5 of 10

5. Poe created this genre of literature. Hint

The detective story

Lyrical poetry

The horror story

Tales of revenge

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Question 6 of 10

6. According to the narrator of "Annabel Lee", what kills Annabel Lee? Hint

She drowns.

Their castle by the sea collapses, crushing her to death.

She is swept away by a hurricane.

The angels envy their love and kill her.

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Question 7 of 10

7. In "The Tell-Tale Heart", why does the narrator confess to the murder of his neighbor? Hint

He feels guilty for the crimes he's commited.

He never actually confesses to the crime.

He is threatened by the man's family to confess.

He believes he hears the heartbeat of the dead man, and it drives him to insanity.

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1835, Poe entered this story in a contest and was finally able to get a job. Hint

The Tell-Tale Heart

The Fall of the House of Usher

Murders in the Rue Morgue

The Manuscript Found in a Bottle

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Tamerlane and Other Poems" was: Hint

Poe's last published collection of poetry.

A literary magazine for which Poe was an editor.

A collection of various authors, to which Poe contributed.

Poe's first published collection of poetry.

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1827 Poe was sent to Sullivan's Island, South Carolina. This place provided the settings for which works? Hint

"The Cask of Amontillado" and "The Masque of the Red Death"

"The Gold Bug" and "The Balloon Hoax"

"Murders in the Rue Morgue" and "Annabel Lee"

"The Raven" and "Tamerlane"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In "The Cask of Amontillado", Montresor harbors an intense hatred for Fortunado because Fortunado did something. What?

Answer: insulted him

One of Poe's most well known tales of revenge, "The Cask of Amontillado" was first published in "Godey's Lady's Book" in November 1846.

2. In "The Masque of the Red Death", Prince Prospero's party is interrupted every hour by what?

Answer: the chiming of the clock

In 1964, this famed Poe work was adapted into a film, "The Masque of the Red Death." It was directed by Roger Corman, and starred Vincent Price.

3. "Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary..." This is the first line of which of Poe's famous poems?

Answer: The Raven

The raven in the poem has been thought to be an allusion to ravens in mythology all over the world. In Norse mythology, the god Odin had two ravens to bring him knowledge, and in Native American mythology the raven was a spirit-messenger.
Information from: http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art5580.asp

4. "The Black Cat" is similar to "The Cask of Amontillado" in which way?

Answer: by the end of both stories, someone ends up trapped behind a wall

The basement of the house in Philadelphia where Poe lived for a short period of time is thought to be the inspiration for the setting of the end of "The Black Cat." Or so I was told by the tour guide of the house.

5. Poe created this genre of literature.

Answer: The detective story

Poe's detective stories went on to inspire other famous mystery writers such as Arthur Conan Doyle, author of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes."

6. According to the narrator of "Annabel Lee", what kills Annabel Lee?

Answer: The angels envy their love and kill her.

It is believed that "Annabel Lee" was inspired by Poe's beloved wife and cousin, Virginia.

7. In "The Tell-Tale Heart", why does the narrator confess to the murder of his neighbor?

Answer: He believes he hears the heartbeat of the dead man, and it drives him to insanity.

Poe was paid ten dollars for the first publication of this story in "The Pioneer" in January 1843.

8. In 1835, Poe entered this story in a contest and was finally able to get a job.

Answer: The Manuscript Found in a Bottle

Poe was 26, and won fifty dollars for his story.

9. "Tamerlane and Other Poems" was:

Answer: Poe's first published collection of poetry.

This collection was published in 1827, and has since become "one of the rarest volumes in American literary history."
cited from: http://www.readprint.com/author-67/Edgar-Allan-Poe-books#biography

10. In 1827 Poe was sent to Sullivan's Island, South Carolina. This place provided the settings for which works?

Answer: "The Gold Bug" and "The Balloon Hoax"

Poe was enrolled in the army at the time, under the name Edgar A. Perry.

Source: Author 6junebug6

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