"Silence: A Fable" Quiz

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1. Where is Edgar Allan Poe from?

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Edgar Allan Poe is from the United States. He was an American writer and poet, known for his macabre and mysterious stories and poems. Poe was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1809 and spent most of his life in the United States, particularly in cities like Baltimore and Richmond. He is considered one of the pioneers of the American Romantic movement and is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in American literature.

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2. Was Poe's wife a family member prior to marriage?

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Poe's wife was a family member prior to marriage because the question asks if she was a family member before getting married. Since the answer is "Yes," it implies that she was indeed a family member before marrying Poe.

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3. Where did Poe die?

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Poe died in Baltimore, Maryland. This is where he was found delirious on the streets and taken to a hospital, where he later passed away. Baltimore holds significance in Poe's life as he lived there for some time and it is also the location of his gravesite.

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4. The area described in "Silence: A Fable" is in which continent?

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The correct answer is Africa because "Silence: A Fable" is a novel written by the Nigerian author Chinua Achebe, who is known for his works set in Africa. Therefore, it can be inferred that the area described in the fable is located in Africa.

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5. What word(s) appeared on the giant gray rock? (More than one answer may be correct)

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The word "Desolation" appeared on the giant gray rock because it suggests a feeling of emptiness and sadness, which aligns with the image of a giant gray rock. Additionally, the word "Silence" also appeared on the rock because it implies a lack of sound or noise, further emphasizing the desolate and isolated nature of the rock.

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Where is Edgar Allan Poe from?
Was Poe's wife a family member prior to marriage?
Where did Poe die?
The area described in "Silence: A Fable" is in which continent?
What word(s) appeared on the giant gray rock? (More than one answer...
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