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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. What does Edmund bring with him to rescue his sister?
(a) Poe's gun.
(b) A kitchen knife.
(c) Poe's knife.
(d) Throck's gun.

2. For what reason does Dupin believe Edmund's sister was abducted?
(a) So she could be held for ransom.
(b) So she could lead Rachett to Edward's mother.
(c) So she could lead Edmund out of his room.
(d) So she could assist with the bank robbery.

3. How old was Poe when he married?
(a) Twenty-nine.
(b) Twenty-seven.
(c) Twenty-four.
(d) Twenty-one.

4. What does Throck ask Edmund about Poe?
(a) If he is looking for Edmund's sister.
(b) If he is getting the reward money for finding Edward's mother.
(c) If he is getting the reward money for finding Edward's aunt.
(d) If he is a drunkard.

5. What is in the prologue of Poe's story?
(a) The beginning of Poe's life.
(b) A note to Mrs. Whitman.
(c) An apology to Edward for his behavior.
(d) The same prologue that begins Edmund's story.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who objected to Poe's engagement to the real life Mrs. Whitman?

2. On his way to the saloon to buy supplies for himself and Dupin, who follow Edward?

3. What does Dupin NOT tell Edmund about Arnold's classified ad?

4. Who is Fortnoy?

5. The first time Edmund and Dupin go to the saloon together, what do they learn?

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