PATHOLOGY MCQ
HEART
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
|
|
The University of Virginia
|
|
|
U.S. Military Academy at West Point
|
|
|
University of Richmond
|
|
|
University of Baltimore
|
Detailed explanation-1: -What famous American author was kicked out of military school today? March 6, 1831-Edgar Allen Poe was officially kicked out of the United States Military Academy at West Point today. There were whispers that Poe actually wanted to be expelled, for he reported to the morning drill with only his belt on.
Detailed explanation-2: -In January Poe quit his classes with predicable results. He was court-martialed and formally dismissed from the academy on March 6, 1831.
Detailed explanation-3: -“Charge 2 . . . Disobedience of Orders.” On January 28, 1831, a court-martial convened at the U.S. Military Academy found the defendant guilty of these charges and “adjudg[ed] that the Cadet E. A. Poe be dismissed.” So ended Edgar Allan Poe’s short career at West Point.
Detailed explanation-4: -He entered the University of Virginia in 1826 at the age of 17. During the year he attended the university, Edgar excelled in his studies of Latin and French. He was unable to complete his studies at the university because Allan refused to pay debts Edgar had incurred during the school year.