Exploring Edgar Allan Poe's Life
Authored by Melissa Egner
English
10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 15 pts
What was Edgar Allan Poe's perspective on his own childhood?
He viewed it as different and isolated from others.
He believed it was filled with love and support.
He felt it was joyful and fulfilling.
He remembered it as academically enriching.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 15 pts
What disease tragically affected Poe's family?
Smallpox
Tuberculosis
Influenza
Cholera
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 15 pts
How did Poe's foster father, John Allan, contribute to Poe's education?
He was indifferent to Poe's educational needs.
He provided Poe with a rich and supportive learning environment.
He did not provide sufficient funds for Poe's basic needs at university.
He discouraged Poe from pursuing education.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 15 pts
What was the outcome of Poe's gambling at the University of Virginia?
He was praised for his skill.
He accumulated a debt of $2,000.
He was able to pay off his debts.
He won a substantial amount of money.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 15 pts
What was the cause of Poe's financial difficulties?
Poor investment choices
Excessive spending habits
Lack of talent
Exploitation by publishers and lack of copyright laws
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 15 pts
What was Poe's relationship with his foster father like?
Non-existent
Close and supportive
Distant and strained
Financially beneficial
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 15 pts
What was the relationship between Poe and Virginia?
Siblings
Cousins and eventually spouses
Teacher and student
Just friends
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
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