The Macabre Works of Edgar Allan Poe: Multiple Choice

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01In Edgar Allan Poe's poem "The Raven," what single word does the titular bird constantly repeat?
02Who is the brilliant amateur detective created by Poe, often considered the first in fiction, featured in stories like "The Murders in the Rue Morgue"?
03In "The Tell-Tale Heart," the narrator is obsessed with and ultimately driven to murder by which of the old man's physical features?
04In the chilling tale "The Black Cat," what is the name of the narrator's first, beloved cat whom he tragically murders?
05In "The Gold-Bug," William Legrand discovers a hidden treasure by deciphering a message written in secret ink on what object?
06Which of Poe's poems is a lament for a deceased woman, famously quoted by the raven's visitor?
07"The Fall of the House of Usher" features the sickly Roderick Usher and his twin sister. What is her name?
08The narrator of "The Pit and the Pendulum" is a condemned prisoner facing elaborate tortures during which historical period?
09In "The Cask of Amontillado," how does the character Montresor exact his revenge on Fortunato?
10The groundbreaking detective story "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" reveals a surprising culprit. What type of creature committed the murders?
11In the poem "Annabel Lee," who does the narrator claim coveted his and Annabel's love, causing her death?
12In "The Masque of the Red Death," what is the name of the haughty prince who locks himself and his courtiers away to escape the plague?