English Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

To whom was “The Raven” written?

1. Mary Shelley

2. Shakespeare

3. Bronte

4. Edgar Allan Poe

The correct answer is: Edgar Allan Poe

" The Raven" is an iconic poem written by American poet and writer Edgar Allan Poe. It is often considered one of his best works and has remained popular since its publication in 1845. None of the other choices are correct as they are all writers from different time periods and countries, and have no obvious connection or relation to Poe or his poem. Mary Shelley was an English novelist and author of the famous gothic novel "Frankenstein", Bronte refers to either Charlotte or Emily Bronte, both English authors of the 19th century, and Shakespeare was a playwright and poet from the Elizabethan era. Therefore, the correct answer is D Edgar Allan Poe.