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How was gothic literature established?
It started in 1794 with Horace Walpole and his book
It started in 1764 with no reason
There is no information on how it started
It started in 1764 with Horace Walpole and his book
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What are examples of Gothic literature?
Odyssey and Caesar's Gallic War
The Scarlet Letter
Dracula, Frankenstein
Diary of a Wimpy kid Dog Days
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Why can we say that Poe changed literature?
he has influenced many modern writers
his work brought Romanticism to the US
after him every horror story has a raven in it
terror movies are inspired by his tales
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When was Edgar Allan Poe born?
January 19, 1809
September 24, 1807
November 11, 1816
July 4, 1804
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What were Poe's birthparents' names
Erin Poe and Daniel Poe
Arnold and David Poe (Poe had two dads)
Elizabeth Arnold Poe and David Poe Jr.
Elizabeth David Poe and Arnold Poe Jr.
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Edgar Allan Poe was/is
A poet and author
A mysterious death
The father of horror stories
An adopted son
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Poe is known for "inventing" _________
Horror stories
Good poems
Mystery stories
Detective mystery
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John Allan dies in 1834 and leaves Poe _________
Everything
A little bit of money
College Tuition
Nothing
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What was the first Gothic literature novel?
The Monk
Dracula
Twilight
Castle Of Otranto
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What is the difference between gothic and romantic literature?
One has a focus on nature, the other doesn't
Discussing different seasons of the year
A focus on human psychology and darker emotions
The time period
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As a literary critic, Poe was nicknamed
Poison pen
The Alabama Slamma
Callous critic
Tomahawk man
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What is Gothic Literature?
A fictional story portrayed in a real event from the past.
A fictional story regarding themes like advanced technology.
A fictional story that incorporates horror and romanticism.
A novel that is based around fact.
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Who was Poe's wife?
Virginia
Mary
Jasmine
Frances
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Where did Poe die?
Derry
Baltimore
Richmond
Boston
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An aspect of the Romantic Era would be....
technology
science
imagination
reason
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What is arguably Edgar Allan Poe's most famous work?
The Valley Of Unrest
The Raven
Lenore
The Tell-Tale Heart
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True or false: Poe was very wealthy by the end of his life.
False
True
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Two of these are characteristics of Gothic Literature. Pick one.
Belief in humans as perfectable
Curses and Omens
Supernatural Forces
Happy Endings
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This genre of literature came from the Romantic period.
Horror novels
Classical theatre, such as Greek tragedies
Biblical sermons
Essays on how to be practical and become wealthy
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What happened to Poe's father?
He abandoned him
He raised poe
He died of TB
he was kidnapped
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How did Poe die
Unknown
Suicide
Alcoholism
Murder
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What were Edgar Allan Poe's last words
if you fall i will be there
nothing
god help me
god help my pour soul
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How many children did Poe have?
1
2
0
6
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When was the romantic period?
1300-1400
1800-1900
1200-1300
1900-2000
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How old were Edgar Allan Poe and his wife/cousin, Virginia, when they got married?
20 and 17?
22 and 24?
32 and 36?
26 and 12?
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What was John Allan's job?
Tobacco merchant
Teacher
Newspaper editor
Actor
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What did Poe's mother die from
Murder
Cancer
Suicide
tuberculosis
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The Romantic period was a reaction against the ______________ period.
Enlightenment
Renissance
Contemporary
Trancendentalist
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During what time period did Edgar Allan Poe live?
1750-1800s
1850-1900s
1800-1850s
1700-1750s
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Gothic literature is a part of Romanticism
True
False
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Gothic literature is devoted primarily to...
Exposing the “dark side” of human nature—
Engaging young readers
To provide an emotionally satisfying and optimistic ending
To predict the future
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Gothic literature focuses on
the dark and supernatural side of the world
the innocence of children
the love between a maidens and knights
the architecture of ancient Rome
33
At what age did Edgar Allan Poe became an orphan?
2
7
5
10
34
Who adopted Poe?
John Cena and Frances Allan
James Allan and Victoria Allan
John Allan and Frances Valentine Allan
David Allan and Valentina Allan
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What event happened in 1847 that devastated Poe?
His young wife, Virginia, died.
His publisher dropped him
He became addicted to drugs
He lost all of his earnings
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What year did Edgar Allan Poe die?
1849
2020
1999
1848
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The mood of a gothic novel can generally be...
Mysterious
Uplifting
Gleeful
Blithe
