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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue: Something About Edgar Allan Poe.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As he leaves the bank, what does Dupin tell Peterson his name is?
(a) Edgar Grey.
(b) Edgar Allan Poe.
(c) Edward Grey.
(d) Edmund Grey.

2. What do Poe's actions at the end of the novel demonstrate?
(a) He has given up on life.
(b) He is determined to help others.
(c) He is suicidal.
(d) He has a new lease on life.

3. The book's prologue is particularly engaging for its target audience of _____.
(a) Children.
(b) Professional detectives.
(c) Amateur detectives.
(d) Women.

4. When Dupin identifies Rachett as Edmund's step-father, what does Edmund tell him about the reason his mother came to America?
(a) To get a better job.
(b) To get married.
(c) To find her sister.
(d) To get a divorce.

5. How was Poe's wife connected to his aunt?
(a) She was her daughter.
(b) She was her neighbor.
(c) She was her cousin.
(d) She was her friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Poe die?

2. At the clothier's shop, what does the large man do when he sees Edmund?

3. When Edward goes to the saloon to buy supplies for himself and Dupin, according to the posted sign, who is offering a reward for the location of Mrs. G. Rachett?

4. When he is at Mrs. Whitman's house to deliver Dupin's letter, what does Edmund hear Mrs. Powers say she thinks Mrs. Whitman should do?

5. At the beginning of the story, how long have the children been alone?

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