"Silence: A Fable" Quiz

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    Where is Edgar Allan Poe from?

    • France
    • United States
    • Scotland
    • Germany
    • Switzerland
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This short quiz is made to evaluate your understanding of the lecture and some aspects about the author's life

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  • 2. 

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

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    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?

    • Los Angeles, California

    • Miami, Florida

    • Baltimore, Maryland

    • Dallas, Texas

    • Phoenix, Arizona

    Correct Answer
    A. Baltimore, Maryland
    Explanation
    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?

    • Southern Asia

    • Oceania

    • South America

    • Africa

    • Europe

    Correct Answer
    A. Africa
    Explanation
    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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    What word(s) appeared on the giant gray rock? (More than one answer may be correct)

    • Confusion

    • Desolation

    • Desperation

    • Silence

    • Procrastination

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Desolation
    A. Silence
    Explanation
    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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