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1
In what year did Oscar Wilde pass away, leaving behind a literary legacy that redefined modern theatre and fiction?
1909
1901
1900
1890
2
In which city was Oscar Wilde born, a place known for its literary significance and 19th-century nationalism?
DUBLIN
Paris
Doblin
London
3
Which of the following novels, considered a classic of the Decadent movement, was written by Oscar Wilde?
Jane Eyre
Frankenstein
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Dracula
4
Where did Wilde spend his final years, living in poverty under the assumed name Sebastian Melmoth?
spain
Italy
France
England
5
What central aspect of human nature does
The Picture of Dorian Gray
explore through its protagonist?
The dangers of a haunted mansion
A sorcerer who defies time
A man who remains young while his portrait ages
The curse of vampiric immortality
6
Which artistic movement, focused on beauty over morality, was Wilde associated with?
Impressionism
Aestheticism
Realism
Romanticism
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What is the title of Wilde’s most iconic play, known for its wit and satire of Victorian high society?
The Importance of Being Earnest
A Doll’s House
Romeo and Juliet
Hamlet
8
How was it discovered that Wilde hid homosexual references in his works?
He confessed in an interview
Letters were found in a library
The original manuscript was found with evidence
His friends revealed it
9
Which work did Wilde write after his imprisonment, inspired by his experience in Reading Gaol?
Oliver Twist
The Canterbury Tales
The Ballad of Reading Gaol
The Tempest
10
After studying at Trinity College, which prestigious British university did Wilde attend?
Yale
Harvard
Duke
Oxford
11
What was the reason for Oscar Wilde’s conviction, a scandal that shocked Victorian society?
Espionage against the British Empire
Plagiarism in his works
His relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas
Accumulated unpaid debts
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How long did Wilde spend in prison after his trial, marking a turning point in his life and work?
120 moths
5 years
6 moths
24 moths
