2. The childhood events that influenced Poe's writing were that his father left when he was a child, and a year later his mother died. He was then sent to live with a wealthy family that didn't care much for him, and he was sent to several boarding schools.
3. There are 13 theories on what caused Poe's death. List five of them. Beating, Epilpsy, Dipsomania, Diabetes, or Rabies.
4. According to the Edgar Allan Poe Museum, what state did Poe call home? Virginia
6. What famous military academy expelled Poe in 1831? US Military Academy, West Point7.Who did Poe marry? How old was she? His cousin Virginia, 13 years old.
8. What do you think about the marriage? I think that it's extremely weird and wrong to marry your cousin, especially when your 21 years apart.
10. When was "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Black Cat" written? The Tell-Tale Heart:1850, The Black Cat: 1845
10. When was "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Black Cat" written? The Tell-Tale Heart:1850, The Black Cat: 1845
11. When was "The Raven" published? 1845
17. Who is the Poe Toaster? The Poe Toaster is an unknown figure who visited Poe's grave from 1949 to 2009 on his birthday every year and left 3 roses and a partially-filled bottle of French cognachttp://www.catalogs.com/info/books-music-dvd/the-life-of-edgar-allen-poe.html
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