American Patriot Quiz
Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe is a titan of American literature and poetry, and he was born on January 19th, 1809.

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1. Poe launched the genre of detective fiction with what short story in 1841?
2. Poe became a literary sensation in 1845 with the publication of what poem named after a bird?
3. Though he is often associated with Baltimore, Poe was born in what New England city?
4. Which of the following works was not written by Edgar Allan Poe?
5. Poe died on October 7, 1849. What was the cause of death?
6. What essay by Poe argues that a poem should be written "for a poem's sake" and that the goal of art is "aesthetic?"
7. What was the profession of Poe's parents?
8. Poe's wife, Virginia Clemm, had the distinction of also being his what?
9. Every year The Mystery Writers of America present the Edgar award, named after Poe, for distinguished work in the mystery genre. Which horror author won the 2015 Edgar award for best novel for "Mr. Mercedes?"
10. Edgar Allan Poe can be seen on the cover of what famous album by The Beatles?



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