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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Countering the Renaissance.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Whose house does Oscar Wilde move out of while his first play is being prepared?
(a) Lillie Langtry's.
(b) His mother's.
(c) James McNeill Whistler's.
(d) Frank Miles'.

4. When does Oscar Wilde go to Paris?
(a) 1878.
(b) 1882.
(c) 1883.
(d) 1881.

5. Oscar Wilde decorated his room with pictures of whom?
(a) Florence Balcombe.
(b) The Pope and Bishop Manning.
(c) King Henry VIII
(d) Martin Luther and John Calvin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Oscar Wilde live with immediately after he graduates from Oxford?

2. How does Oscar Wilde spend money?

3. Why does Oscar Wilde linger in America after he completes his lectures?

4. Where is Oscar Wilde invited to lecture?

5. What was Oscar Wilde interested in in school?

(see the answer key)

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