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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. What were the gate receipts for Oscar Wilde's first lecture in America?
(a) $452.
(b) $81.
(c) $1,211.
(d) $2,571.

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

3. Oscar Wilde's mother was a strong supporter of which political cause?
(a) Women's rights.
(b) Anti-colonialism.
(c) Abolition of slavery.
(d) Irish nationalism.

4. When did Oscar Wilde matriculate at Oxford?
(a) 1888.
(b) 1912.
(c) 1914.
(d) 1874.

5. When does Oscar Wilde marry?
(a) 1883.
(b) 1901.
(c) 1889.
(d) 1884.

Short Answer Questions

1. What belief does Pater lead Oscar Wilde to?

2. How does Oscar Wilde make money during his courtship of his wife?

3. Why does Oscar Wilde shy away from marriage?

4. Where did Oscar Wilde take a rest cure?

5. Who is Lillie Langtry?

(see the answer key)

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