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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Declaring His Genius.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is Oscar Wilde's primary love interest at Oxford?
(a) Eva Fidelia.
(b) Speranza Francesca.
(c) Florence Balcombe.
(d) Jane Thompson.

3. How did Oscar Wilde do on the School's Examinations in 1878?
(a) He did not pass.
(b) He took second place.
(c) He took first place.
(d) He only passed the divinity exams.

4. How well was Oscar Wilde's first lecture in America received?
(a) With warm applause.
(b) With standing ovations.
(c) With hostile jeering.
(d) With spirited debate among the audience.

5. What is Oscar Wilde's first publication?
(a) An article.
(b) A short story.
(c) A book review.
(d) A poem.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Oscar Wilde encourage Lillie Langtry to do?

2. What does Oscar Wilde do for work immediately after he graduates from Oxford?

3. What was Oscar Wilde's father's profession?

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

5. When does Oscar Wilde achieve fame?

(see the answer key)

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