Poe’s Life and Works
Fill in the gaps:
Edgar Allan Poe’s famous poem The Raven ______ (publish) in 1845.
was published
Fill in the gaps:
Poe's exploration of themes like madness and death _______ for future writers in the horror genre.
a. were catching on
b. opened a can of worms
c. came to think of it
c. opened a can of worms
Choose the right answer:
Which of the following technologies did Poe not live to see?
a) Nanotechnology
b) Remote surgery
c) Artificial intelligence
All of the above.
Fill in the gaps:
The _______ in cities like Baltimore was a concern during Poe's time, and his works often reflect that fear of crime.
a. crime rate
b. birthrate
c. mortality rate
d. literacy rate
a. crime rate
Fill in the gaps:
If Poe _______ (live) in the 21st century, his works _______ (be) easily accessible online.
had lived / would be
Is this correct or incorrect?
"Poe became famous for his work in the detective genre in the 20th century."
Incorrect (Poe became famous for his detective stories in the 19th century).
Choose the correct meaning:
"Poe’s works are catching on."
What does it mean?
a) They are becoming more popular.
b) They are hard to understand.
c) They are being ignored.
a) They are becoming more popular.
Fill in the gaps:
If Poe had access to virtual reality, his stories _________ in new and terrifying ways.
a. could have experienced
b. could experience
c. could be experienced
d. could have been experienced
d. could have been experienced
Choose the correct answer:
In the 19th century, the birthrate was higher than it is today. This could be seen in the larger families of Poe’s time.
a) True
b) False
a) True
Is this correct or incorrect?
"If Poe had access to remote surgery in his time, he would have written stories about its potential use in medical horror."
Correct.
Choose the right answer:
Poe’s short stories are often described as being full of ______.
a) hope
b) despair
c) joy
b) despair
Fill in the gaps:
_______, Poe’s work had become a cornerstone of Gothic literature, influencing writers for generations.
a. It isn’t a question of it but when
b. The bad outweighs the good
c. Before you know it
c. Before you know it
Is this correct or incorrect?
"Poe’s works are filled with themes that are timeless, even in a world where genetic engineering is common."
Correct.
Fill in the gaps:
The ________ during Poe’s time increased due to the growth of schools and educational reforms in America.
a. mortality rate
b. literacy rate
c. fertility rate
d. divorce rate
b. literacy rate
Imagine if Poe had the technology to create cloning. How do you think his works might have explored the concept of human replication?
Your own words