Edgar Allan Poe Quiz

Where was Edgar Allan Poe born?

• Richmond

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• Baltimore

Who took Edgar Allan Poe in as a foster child?

• Dr. John Moran

• Dr. Joseph Snodgrass

• Joseph Walker

• John and Francis Allen

What was the title of Edgar Allan Poe's first book?

• The Fall of the House of Usher

• The Cask of Amontillado

• The Raven

• Tamarlane and Other Poems

How much money did Edgar Allan Poe earn for 'The Raven'?

• Two hundred twenty-five thousand dollars

• One hundred twenty dollars

• Fifty dollars

• Nine to fifteen dollars

What is Edgar Allan Poe's most famous poem?

• The Raven

• The Black Cat

• Annabel Lee

• The Tell-Tale Heart

What caused Edgar Allan Poe's wife to pass away?

• Injury from an attack

• Rabies

• Mercury poisoning

• Unknown

What substance was found in elevated levels in Edgar Allan Poe's hair?

• Mercury

• Arsenic

• Lead

• Copper

What is one theory about Edgar Allan Poe's cause of death?

• Rabies

• Robbery

• Mercury poisoning

• Injury from an attack

What genre did Edgar Allan Poe help create?

• Horror

• All of the above

• Science fiction

• Detective novels

What was Edgar Allan Poe's occupation before his death?

• Critic

• Soldier

• Poet

• Journalist