What does the narrator initially think that the raven says "Nevermore"?

He thinks that it is the raven's name.

Why does Poe use an unreliable narrator in the poem?

To prove that all human nature is unreliable.

The speaker can best be described as...

A melancholy person trying to forget a great tragedy.

What can we infer from the ending of the poem?

The narrator will never escape from sadness, despair, and suffering.

What is the significance of Poe's use of a raven in the poem?

Ravens typically symbolize loss or death in literature.

What is the narrator's second guess as to why the raven says "Nevermore"?

He thinks someone taught the raven the word to torture the narrator.

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"The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe

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1
What does the narrator initially think that the raven says "Nevermore"?
He thinks that it is the raven's name.
He thinks that the raven really likes the word "Nevermore."
He thinks that the raven is incorrectly referencing a Nirvana album.
He thinks that the raven has nicknamed the narrator "Nevermore."
2
The narrator uses books to distract himself from his mourning.
True
False
3
Why does Poe use an unreliable narrator in the poem?
Just for funsies.
To reflect his own self-hatred.
To prove that all human nature is unreliable.
To add to the suspense of the poem.
4
Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia in the poem?
" . . . Deep into the darkness . . ."
"Rapping" and "tapping"
". . .Nodded, nearly napping . . . "
The raven saying "Nevermore."
5
What does the narrator call the raven?
Creature
Friend
Thing
Prophet
6
Which of the following is a theme in the poem?
The isolating power of grief.
All of the above.
Psychological terror.
Hopelessness.
7
How did the raven come into the house?
He flew in through the door.
He entered through the window.
He slipped through a crack in the wall.
He did not come in; he sat outside the window.
8
How does the narrator describe Lenore?
A perfect woman
A ray of light in the darkness
A rare and radiant maiden
A beautiful and dark soul
9
When does the poem take place?
On a cold December night
In the afternoon
On a warm spring day
On Christmas
10
What does the narrator expect to find when he opens his door?
His love, Lenore
His friend, Jason
Nothing
The raven
11
What was the narrator doing when he heard the rapping at his door?
Sleeping
Eating dinner
Bathing
Reading a book
12
The speaker can best be described as...
A lonely, elderly man desperate for visitors.
A magician conjuring up evil spirits.
A poet seeking inspiration for a new piece of work.
A melancholy person trying to forget a great tragedy.
13
The narrator of "The Raven" is reliable.
False
True
14
What can we infer from the ending of the poem?
The narrator will find a new love and forget about Lenore.
The narrator will never escape from sadness, despair, and suffering.
The narrator will eventually stop mourning and move on.
The narrator will live and long and happy life full of love and joy.
15
What is the significance of Poe's use of a raven in the poem?
The raven is actually Lenore's spirit coming back to be with the narrator.
Ravens typically symbolize loss or death in literature.
Ravens are spooky birds.
Using a raven adds to the mysterious and suspenseful tone of the poem.
16
Which of the following describes the mood of "The Raven"?
annoyed and angry
excited and joyful
dark and dreary
bright and happy
17
The raven perches on a statue in the poem.
False
True
18
Which of the following best describes the narrator of "The Raven"?
mysterious and sad
delighted and joyous
happy and upbeat
tired and sluggish
19
What is the narrator's second guess as to why the raven says "Nevermore"?
He thinks that the raven's owner is named Nevermore.
He thinks that the raven only knows one word, and it is "Nevermore."
He thinks that the raven is warning him about something yet to come.
He thinks someone taught the raven the word to torture the narrator.
20
What does the raven symbolize?
Mourning
Birds
Midnight
Darkness

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