Oscar Wilde

What movement greatly influenced Wilde during his studies at Oxford?

• Romanticism

• Realism

• Aestheticism

• Modernism

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

• 1888

• 1890

• 1892

• 1894

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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"

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How long was Wilde imprisoned?

• 6 months

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 5 years

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In which city did Oscar Wilde die?

• London

• Dublin

• Paris

• Berlin

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What is the title of Oscar Wilde's only novel?

• The Importance of Being Earnest

• Lady Windermere's Fan

• An Ideal Husband

• The Picture of Dorian Gray

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What was the consequence of Oscar Wilde's conviction in 1895?

• Imprisonment

• Exile

• Death

• Fame

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Why was Oscar Wilde arrested?

• Because he was a thief.

• Because his books were terrible.

• Because he had a boyfriend.

• Because he killed someone.

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What is Oscar Wilde best known for?

• His plays

• His novels

• His essays

• His poetry

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What is the main theme of The Picture of Dorian Gray?

• Morality

• Beauty

• Corruption

• All of the above

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