The Mysterious End

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Which theory about Edgar Allan Poe's death suggests that he was beaten by ruffians?

Unknown

Cooping

Beating (correct)

Alcohol

What was the practice known as cooping?

Forcing victims to drink excessive amounts of alcohol

Beating victims to the point of delirium

Kidnapping and disguising victims for voter fraud (correct)

Deliberately causing brain fever in victims

What did Poe's attending physician warn him about before his death?

The risk of being beaten by ruffians

Another attack of brain fever

The consequences of participating in voter fraud

The dangers of excessive drinking (correct)

Which theory about Edgar Allan Poe's death was popularized by Snodgrass, a member of the temperance movement?

Binge drinking Signup and view all the answers

What evidence supports the theory that Poe may have been suffering from mercury poisoning before his death?

Elevated levels of mercury found in Poe's hair Signup and view all the answers

Which theory about Poe's cause of death was diagnosed by a cardiologist in 1996?

Rabies Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following theories about Edgar Allan Poe's death is NOT mentioned in the text?

Poe died from a brain tumor Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Poe's coffin when it was exhumed?

It fell apart Signup and view all the answers

What did the mass found inside Poe's skull turn out to be?

Calcified brain tissue Signup and view all the answers

What did a New York physician once tell Poe about his brain?

He had a lesion causing adverse reactions to alcohol Signup and view all the answers

What did the doctor advise Poe not to do due to his illness?

Travel to Philadelphia Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's opinion on the various theories about Poe's death?

The author believes in a combination of factors Signup and view all the answers

Which city did Edgar Allan Poe leave before he was found in Baltimore?

Richmond Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Edgar Allan Poe's trip to Philadelphia?

To edit a collection of poems Signup and view all the answers

Who did Joseph W. Walker write a letter to for help when he found Edgar Allan Poe?

Joseph E. Snodgrass Signup and view all the answers

Who found Edgar Allan Poe outside of Gunner's Hall?

Joseph W. Walker Signup and view all the answers

Where was Edgar Allan Poe headed before he was found in Baltimore?

Philadelphia Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Edgar Allan Poe between his departure from Richmond and his death in Baltimore?

He was found incoherent on the streets Signup and view all the answers