Question1
The following question refers to “Letter to John Allan”:
Poe’s rocky relationship with his foster father may have
A. ruined his chances for success.
B. destroyed his marriage.
C. made him feel superior to others.
D. had an effect on his writings.
Question2
The following question refers to “The Cask of Amontillado.”
One clue as to whether a narrator is unreliable is
A. the narrator’s tone or attitude.
B. the interaction of all of the characters in the story.
C. how the reader learns what the other characters are thinking and feeling.
D. the narrator’s friendliness toward other characters.
Question3
The following question refers to “Letter to John Allan” and “Alone”:
The following statements describe the historical context in which Poe lived and worked. Which is most relevant to an understanding of these readings?
A. The mass-market paperback had not yet been invented.
B. Slavery was legal in the United States.
C. Most colleges only admitted men.
D. Family structure was more rigid than it is today.