An Ultimate Quiz On The Raven By Edgar Allan Poe!

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1. What time does the poem take place?

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The correct answer is "Midnight." The poem takes place at midnight, which is the middle of the night. This can be inferred from the options provided, as they all refer to different times of the day, and "midnight" is the only option that represents a time during the night.

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An Ultimate Quiz On The Raven By Edgar Allan Poe! - Quiz

Have you read the famous poem, The Raven? With this ultimate quiz on The Raven By Edgar Allan Poe, you can test your understanding of this poem. It will be an easy quiz for you if you believe you have understood its meaning and story well. You can simply pick... see morethe correct answer and see if the answer is right or not. Try to get a perfect score on this quiz. All the best! Do not forget to share it with others who like poems.
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2. What is the name of the "rare and radiant maiden" whom the author pines for?

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The correct answer is Lenore. In the poem "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe, the narrator repeatedly mentions the name Lenore, referring to a lost love. The author pines for Lenore and is haunted by her memory throughout the poem.

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3. What word does the raven say whenever it talks?

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The raven says the word "Nevermore" whenever it talks. This is a famous line from Edgar Allan Poe's poem "The Raven," in which the raven repeatedly utters this word as a response to the narrator's questions. The word "Nevermore" is significant in the poem as it represents the narrator's despair and the raven's ominous presence.

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4. What month does the poem take place?

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The correct answer is December because the question is asking about the month in which the poem takes place. Among the given options, December is the only month mentioned, so it is the most likely answer.

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5. When the author first heard the "rapping at his chamber door," who did he think was outside?

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The author initially thought that the person outside his chamber door was a late-night visitor. This can be inferred from the phrase "rapping at his chamber door," which suggests someone knocking on the door, likely at an unusual hour. The author's assumption of a late-night visitor indicates that he did not immediately suspect any specific person or entity like his dead neighbor or a horrible stranger.

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6. And finally, what was the author doing at the beginning of the poem when he heard the rapping at his door?

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At the beginning of the poem, the author was engrossed in reading a book when he heard the rapping at his door. This implies that the author was deeply focused on his reading, suggesting that he was not expecting any interruptions or visitors. The fact that he was reading a book also adds to the suspense and surprise when he suddenly hears the mysterious knocking, as it abruptly interrupts his peaceful activity.

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7. What happens when the author opens the door?

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When the author opens the door, he only sees darkness. This suggests that there is nothing there or that the room is completely dark, possibly symbolizing the bleakness and emptiness in the author's life. It also adds to the suspense and eerie atmosphere of the poem, as the darkness creates a sense of uncertainty and fear.

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8. How did the raven get into the house?

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The correct answer is "He stepped into the window." This suggests that the raven entered the house by stepping through an open window rather than flying in through the door or breaking the door to gain entry.

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9. What does the author call the bird throughout the poem?

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In Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven”, the author consistently refers to the bird as “the Raven.” This repetition reinforces the ominous and mysterious presence of the bird. The Raven becomes a symbol of sorrow, knowledge, and unending grief. Poe avoids naming it with any personal or alternative titles, enhancing the poem’s dark, formal tone. Its repeated utterance of “Nevermore” gives the Raven an almost supernatural identity, but it is always called simply “the Raven” throughout the poem, maintaining thematic focus and intensity. The narrator only starts calling the raven a prophet nearing the end of the

poem, only after he starts believing the raven's nevermores. 

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10. Where does the raven perch when he comes into the house?

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The raven perches on a bust of Pallas when he comes into the house. This suggests that the raven is intelligent and has a sense of symbolism, as Pallas is the Greek goddess of wisdom. The choice of perching on the bust of Pallas reinforces the raven's mysterious and ominous presence in the house.

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What time does the poem take place?
What is the name of the "rare and radiant maiden" whom the...
What word does the raven say whenever it talks?
What month does the poem take place?
When the author first heard the "rapping at his chamber door," who did...
And finally, what was the author doing at the beginning of the poem...
What happens when the author opens the door?
How did the raven get into the house?
What does the author call the bird throughout the poem?
Where does the raven perch when he comes into the house?
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