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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, Mr. and Mrs. Wilde.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Oscar Wilde lose his scholarship?
(a) He failed his divinity examinations.
(b) He was in a fight with another student.
(c) His grades were not good enough.
(d) He returned to school late at Easter term.

2. How long does Oscar Wilde stay in America after he finishes his lecture series?
(a) Eighteen months.
(b) A year.
(c) Six months.
(d) Two and a half months.

3. What does Robert Harborough Sherard do for Oscar Wilde?
(a) He published Wilde's first book.
(b) He wrote Wilde's biography.
(c) He produced "The Duchess of Padua."
(d) He produced Wilde's first play.

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

5. What does Oscar Wilde win in 1878?
(a) Second place in the Honour Moderations.
(b) The Newdigate Prize.
(c) His divinity degree.
(d) Second place in the Schools Examinations.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Oscar Wilde's reaction to the attacks that were made on him?

2. Who is Lillie Langtry?

3. Which American writer found Oscar Wilde to be contemptuous?

4. What is Oscar Wilde's first publication?

5. Why is Oscar Wilde's first play not produced?

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