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3. What happened to Poe’s biological father? He abandoned the family 5. Name his siblings. William Henry Leonard Poe and Rosalie Poe 7. How did Poe come to live with the Allans? John Allan was his godfather, and took him in when his mother died OR Fanny Allan helped nurse Eliza Poe on her deathbed 8. In what other countries did Poe live as a young boy? England and Scotland, 1815-1820 10. Describe Poe’s relationship with John Allan. They argued often because Allan didn’t show affection and thought Poe’s sadness over this was thanklessness 12. What happened to Poe at that university? He lost a lot of money gambling because Allan didn’t give him enough for his expenses 14. What did Poe do for money after being pulled out of university? He enlisted in the army 16. What finally ruined Poe’s relationship with Allan? Poe got himself expelled from West Point and wrote Allan an angry letter 18. Who did Poe marry and how old was she? his cousin Virginia Clemm (Maria’s daughter), who was only 13 20. How successful was Poe at these jobs? Poe was good at his work, but his drinking got in the way and prevented him from keeping a job for very long 22. What bad habit did Poe have as an adult? drinking 24. How did Poe die and at what age? Under mysterious circumstances – found in a pub and taken to a hospital Died alone five days later Family wasn’t notified Of drinking or heart failure (cause is unclear) at age 40 Edgar Allan Poe Biography Webquest 1. Name Poe’s parents. Elizabeth Arnold Poe David Poe, Jr. 2. What was Poe’s mother’s profession when he was born? actress 4. How old was Poe when his mother died? He was two years old. 6. What happened to Poe’s siblings after they were orphaned? They were sent to live with other families 9. Reasons why Poe didn’t like himself as a young boy? John Allan neglected the family and also never formally adopted him. Fanny was frequently sick and didn’t stay the entire 5 years in England, leaving Poe in boarding s