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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, A Late Victorian Love Affair.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Oscar Wilde live with immediately after he graduates from Oxford?
(a) Robert Osborn.
(b) Keith Balcombe.
(c) William Langtry.
(d) Frank Miles.

2. What landmark essay did Oscar Wilde publish in 1890?
(a) "The Importance of Being Earnest."
(b) "Personal Impressions of America."
(c) "The Critic as Artist."
(d) "The House Beautiful."

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

4. What did Oscar Wilde say about disciples?
(a) Life is an eternal discipleship.
(b) There are no disciples.
(c) Every man is a disciple of Christ.
(d) Every disciple is enslaved by his master.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which feat did Oscar Wilde claim to be capable of?

2. Which intellectual does Oscar Wilde turn to for spiritual guidance?

3. What does Oscar Wilde do at Marie Prescott's request?

4. What is the name of Oscar Wilde's column in Women's World Magazine?

5. Who is the central character in Oscar Wilde's play "Salome"?

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