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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, Hellenizing Paris.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does Oscar Wilde publish his first piece?
(a) 1874.
(b) 1889.
(c) 1876.
(d) 1891.

2. How does Oscar Wilde's wife handle the news of Wilde's homosexuality?
(a) She discussed it openly.
(b) She divorced him because of it.
(c) She ignored it.
(d) She tried to cure him.

3. What does Oscar Wilde do at Marie Prescott's request?
(a) He moved to Paris.
(b) He returned to England.
(c) He added a part for her in "The Duchess of Padua."
(d) He rewrote "Vera."

4. Why does Oscar Wilde shy away from marriage?
(a) He was openly homosexual.
(b) He was expelled from school
(c) He was still a student.
(d) He was in debt.

5. What is the name of Oscar Wilde's first play?
(a) "The Ballad of Reading Gaol."
(b) "The Duchess of Padua."
(c) "The Importance of Being Earnest."
(d) "Vera."

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Robert Harborough Sherard's first impression of Oscar Wilde?

2. When does Oscar Wilde finish "The Duchess of Padua"?

3. Who is Robert Ross?

4. How does Robert Harborough Sherard's impression of Oscar Wilde change once he gets to know him?

5. What did Oscar Wilde say about disciples?

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