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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17, 'I Am the Prosecutor in This Case'.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Oscar Wilde give his first public lecture in America?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) New York.
(c) Baltimore.
(d) Boston.

2. What happens when Oscar Wilde tries to have his first play produced in America?
(a) Nothing came of his attempts.
(b) The production did not get all the support it needed.
(c) It was received very well.
(d) The play was panned by critics.

3. Which theme began to appear in Oscar Wilde's writing from 1887 to 1888?
(a) The ethical responsibility of the artist.
(b) Deceit and repression.
(c) The decline of literature.
(d) Betrayal in relationships.

4. Why is Oscar Wilde's first play not produced?
(a) Because it dramatized an assassination attempt.
(b) Because Oscar Wilde withdrew it under political pressure.
(c) Because Oscar Wilde's enemies poisoned the backers against him.
(d) Because the producers ran out of money.

5. How does Oscar Wilde arrive in America?
(a) With a retinue of admirers.
(b) With distinctive flair.
(c) In desperate poverty.
(d) With open curiosity and enthusiasm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the consequence of Oscar Wilde's first trial?

2. Where does Oscar Wilde give his first lecture in America?

3. What brought about Oscar Wilde's first trial?

4. Whose house does Oscar Wilde move out of while his first play is being prepared?

5. How did Oscar Wilde's first trial turn out?

(see the answer key)

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