The Raven, By Edgar Allan Poe
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"The Raven" is a narrative poem by the American writer Edgar Allan Poe, first published in January 1845. It tells of a talking raven's mysterious visit to a distraught lover, tracing the man's slow decent into madness. To read the entire poem, visit this website; https://www. Online-literature. Com/poe/335/Then take the quiz and see how much you can remember about Edgar Allan Poe's famous poem.
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- A.
Midnight
- B.
Noon
- C.
Dawn
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When the author first heard the "rapping at his chamber door", who did he think was outside?- A.
His neighbor, who had been dead for three years
- B.
The raven
- C.
Some late night visitor
- 3.
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- A.
December
- B.
January
- C.
February
- 4.
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What is the name of the "rare and radiant maiden" whom the author pines for?- A.
Annabelle
- B.
Lenore
- C.
Lydia
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What happens when the author opens the door?- A.
The raven flies in
- B.
He only sees darkness
- C.
He sees Lenore standing outside
- 6.
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- A.
Nevermore
- B.
Prophet
- C.
Lenore
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What does the author call the bird throughout the poem?- A.
Lenore
- B.
Prophet
- C.
My friend
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How did the raven get into the house?- A.
He stepped in the window
- B.
He flew in the door
- C.
He was already in the house
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Where does the raven perch when he comes into the house?- A.
The door frame
- B.
The mantle above the fireplace
- C.
A bust of Pallas
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And finally, what was the author doing at the beginning of the poem when he heard the rapping at his door?- A.
Reading a book
- B.
Writing a letter
- C.
Eating dinner
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