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On this date, Edgar Allan Poe was born.
When was January 19, 1809?
100

This is the year when Poe found out and understood he was a great writer.

When is 1845?

100

Poe became known as an amazing writer in 1845 with the publication of this poem.

What is "The Raven"?

100

This is the name of author Edgar Allan's Poe dad.

Who was David Poe?

100

On September 27, 1849, Poe left and was supposedly on his way to this city, but died on the way there.

What is Philadelphia?

200

At this young age of Edgar Allan Poe, his mother passed away.

What is three?

200
Poe attended this military academy.
What is West Point Academy?
200

This short story was about an old man with a film over his eye.

What is "The Tell-Tale Heart"?

200
Poe was this age when he married his 13 year old cousin.
What is the age of 27?
200

In this year Edgar Allan Poe was found in Baltimore in nearly dead.

When is 1849?

300
Edgar Allan was adopted by these two people who go by the last name of Allan.
Who is John and Frances Allan?
300

From 1831-1835 Poe stayed with these two people.

Who is Maria Clemm and Virginia (Wife)?

300

What age did Edgar Allan Poe publish his first book/poem

What is 18

300
The poem "The Raven" was published in this year.
What is the year of 1845?
300
Edgar Allan Poe was this old when he died
What is the age of 40?
400
Edgar Allan Poe and John Frances seemed to always have an issue over this item.
What is money?
400
Poe married his cousin, she was only this many years of age.
What is 13?
400

Poe took a job at this magazine company.

What is Southern Literary Messenger magazine?

400

In this year, the wife of Edgar Allan Poe died.

When is 1847?

400

This person, Poe's nemesis and possible killer was named,

Who is Rufus Griswold

500
Edgar Allan Poe attended this university.
What is University of Virginia?
500
In this year, author Edgar Allan Poe left the magazine Southern Literary Messenger.
What is the year of 1837?
500

What was the Tell-Tale Heart known for?

The suspense and theme of guilt

500
Poe was engaged again in this year.
When is 1849?
500

What were Poe's last words

"Lord, help my poor soul."