Elements of Suspense
What is an external conflict?
She wanted to get a divorce and her money back.
Why did Mum come to America?
Mum (page 174)
Who did Edmund find at the church?
Edmund got knocked out.
What happened to Edmund when he got on the ship?
A twin to Sis who is looking for her because she went missing.
Who is Edmund?
Edmund doesn't know whether to trust Dupin/Poe anymore because he is drunk.
What is an example of a character experiencing moments of doubt or confusion?
Investigation of the dead body proved that it was a murder, Dupin saw a woman that was emotional, but then he fell asleep.
What happened in the courthouse?
Mr. Peterson (page 138)
Who was digging or praying in the cemetary?
At the beginning of Part 3 (look in book)
When was Poe writing the story?
A man that goes by Mr. Dupin that helps Edmund find Sis so he can write a story.
Who is Edgar Allen Poe?
"Then he thought he saw something move. He waited and peered forward. The misty rain made it difficult to see."
What is imagery/sensory details?
The dead body found at the docks.
What is Aunty Pru's dead body?
The church (page 107)
Where did the rope come from?
The daguerreotype place. (page 143)
Where did Poe see a portrait of Mum?
Poet, her mom wants her to marry Mr. Arnold, rich and is in love wit Mr. Poe
Who is Mrs. Whitman?
Edmund & Co. have to find Sis before she leaves with Mr. Ratchett on the ship.
What are characters working against a deadline?
The book Sis was reading.
What is "Hansel and Gretel"?
The Gold Bug (page 159)
What was the note code from?
Sis's survival (page 208)
What ruined Mr. Poe's story?
Took the name of Mr. Arnold and kidnapped Sis to get the gold.
Who is Mr. Ratchett
We know that Mum was in the mausoleum that night, but Mr. Poe/Dupin doesn't. (Well, eventually he figures it out)
What is dramatic irony?
Mr. Fortnoy (page 102)
Who did Mr. Dupin originally think murdered Aunty?
When he is writing he is Mr. Poe, any other time he is Mr. Dupin.
When does he go by Mr. Poe vs Mr.Dupin?
The pistol was with Mr. Ratchett and Mr. Peterson.
Where was the pistol after Edmund got knocked out?
Big, old, private investigator, on the Providence Nightwatch
Who is Throck?