The Raven
In The Raven, what was the only word the raven would say?
Nevermore
Cask means barrel and Amontillado means a fancy wine.
Where was Edgar Allan Poe born?
He was born in Boston, Massachusetts.
What was the "Red Death"?
It was a fatal disease that spread everywhere.
What is a figure of speech that compares two things using "like" or "as".
This is a simile.
What was the narrator doing to forget about his saddness?
He was reading volumes off forgotten lore (reading books)
Why did Fortunato agree to go with Montresor to the catacombs?
Fortunato wanted to taste the Amontillado.
Why did Poe drop out of college?
He was unable to pay his gambling debts.
What did Prince Prospero do to ensure his safety from the disease?
He locked himself inside his castle with all his friends and didn't let anyone enter or leave.
This acronym is the first thing you need in an introductory essay.
This is a TAG.
What was the name of the narrators long lost love?
Lenore
What kind of festivity was going on during this story?
A carnival was happening where people were celebrating.
Where did Poe move to continue his writing? Hint: Think Football
He moved to Baltimore.
How many rooms were in the prince's castle and what was bizarre about them?
There were 7 rooms like a maze, and they were all a different color with a window of stained glass.
What is the Greek root word that means self.
Auto
Where was the raven at the end of the poem?
The raven was still sitting above his chamber door.
What does Montresor do in the catacombs to Fortunato?
Montresor traps Fortunato in chains and builds a wall around Fortunato.
Her name was Virgina Clemm.
What happened at midnight in the story?
A mysterious and terrifying figure had intruded the party and had the red death disease.
What is the Latin root word that means strong.
Fort
When was The Raven first published?
The Raven was published in 1845 in a New York newspaper.
How many years had passed when the narrator told us no one had disturbed the catacombs?
50 years
How did Poe die?
We don't know for sure, but he was found on the streets delirious and confused. He then died later.
What happened to Prince Prospero at the end of the story?
What is the Latin root word that means believe.
Cred