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1. In what year was Oscar Wilde born?

1854.

2. Oscar Wilde's mother was a strong supporter of which political cause?

Irish nationalism.

3. What was Oscar Wilde's mother's name before she changed it?

Jane Elgee.

4. What does Oscar Wilde's mother change her name to?

Speranza Francesca.

5. What is Oscar Wilde's father's name?

William Robert Wilde.

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

Eye doctor.

7. What does Ellman give as a possible reason for Wilde's dislike for sports?

Wilde broke his arm twice.

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

Reading facing pages at the same time.

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