Intro to Oscar Wilde

What year was Oscar Wilde born?

• 1854

• 1864

• 1874

• 1884

Where was Oscar Wilde born?

• London, England

• Dublin, Ireland

• Paris, France

• New York, USA

Which university did Oscar Wilde attend first?

• University of Oxford

• Trinity College Dublin

• Harvard University

• University of Cambridge

What movement greatly influenced Wilde during his studies at Oxford?

• Romanticism

• Realism

• Aestheticism

• Modernism

What is the title of Wilde's only novel?

• "The Importance of Being Earnest"

• "The Picture of Dorian Gray"

• "Lady Windermere's Fan"

• "An Ideal Husband"

In which year was "The Picture of Dorian Gray" published?

• 1888

• 1890

• 1892

• 1894

Oscar Wilde was famous for his witty and satirical plays. Which of these is NOT written by Wilde?

• "A Woman of No Importance"

• "An Ideal Husband"

• "The Importance of Being Earnest"

• "Pygmalion"

Who was Lord Alfred Douglas in relation to Oscar Wilde?

• His literary rival

• His friend and lover

• His lawyer

• His publisher

What crime was Oscar Wilde convicted of?

• Gross indecency

• Libel

• Theft

• Treason

How long was Wilde imprisoned?

• 6 months

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 5 years