Annabel Lee Poem Comprehension Quiz

Who is the author of the poem "Annabel Lee"?

• William Shakespeare

• Edgar Allan Poe

• Emily Dickinson

• Robert Frost

What is the main setting of the poem "Annabel Lee"?

• In a forest

• In a city

• In a kingdom by the sea

• On a mountain

According to the poem, who envied the love between the speaker and Annabel Lee?

• The townspeople

• The angels in heaven

• The king and queen

• The speaker’s friends

What does the word "sepulchre" mean as used in the poem?

• A palace

• A tomb

• A garden

• A castle

Which of the following best describes the theme of "Annabel Lee"?

• The power of friendship

• The strength of true love

• The importance of wealth

• The value of education

What event caused Annabel Lee’s death according to the poem?

• She fell ill

• She was taken by a wind out of a cloud

• She drowned in the sea

• She was lost in the forest

What does the word "dissever" mean as used in the poem?

• To join together

• To divide or sever

• To celebrate

• To remember

Why does the speaker believe the angels were not happy in heaven?

• They wanted to visit the sea

• They envied the love between the speaker and Annabel Lee

• They disliked the kingdom

• They were lonely

How does the speaker show that his love for Annabel Lee continues after her death?

• He forgets about her

• He leaves the kingdom

• He lies down by her tomb every night

• He writes a letter to her family

Who is believed to have inspired Poe to write this poem?

• Virginia

• His mother

• His Aunt

• A hot chick he set next to at the University of Virginia