3. In Chapter 19, what passage does Landor remember a family would always quote when they would bring their son who had a spell of falling sickness to Landor's father?

4. When Poe met Miss Marquis in the cemetery, what color bonnet was she wearing?

5. What color are Mis Marquis' eyes?

Short Essay Questions

1. What arrangements are made at Benny Havens' establishment for times when one of Thayer's men would come looking for cadets?

2. Why does Poe believe that the dead haunt the living?

3. During Poe's visit to the Marquis home for tea, what invitation did he extend to Miss Marquis, and what was her response?

4. Who is Gouverneur Kemble?

5. What complaints does Poe have about Mr. Allan, his guardian?

6. When Poe first went to the Marquis home for tea, what musical entertainment was there?

7. What does Landor find in Artemus' closet, and what happens when someone comes in the room while he is investigating?

8. Where does the Marquis family live?

9. What lies does Landor learn that Poe has told?

10. What does Poe say when Landor asks him if Artemus left the parlor when Landor went upstairs with Dr. Marquis?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Colors are sometimes associated with mood. If you could assign a color to represent the mood The Pale Blue Eye, what color would it be? Why? Would you choose different colors to describe the mood in different sections?

Essay Topic 2

Poe is heard to say that he wants to kill Ballinger. What is the relationship between Ballinger and Poe? Why does Hitchcock suspect Poe when Ballinger dies?

Essay Topic 3

Poe is very taken with Lea when he first meets her. Are his feelings love or infatuation?

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