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Oscar Wilde Trivia Quiz

Five questions that have to do with the personal life of Oscar Wilde.

A multiple-choice quiz by hitachi. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
hitachi

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
73,445

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
867

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 5

1. The 'Ballad of Reading Gaol' was based on which of Wilde's experiences? Hint

his marriage to Constance Lloyd

none of these

an affair his mother had with a book editor

his incarceration

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Question 2 of 5

2. Oscar Wilde's equally flamboyant mother, Speranza, had what claim to fame? Hint

representing herself in the murder trial of her husband

Speaking several languages

publishing her work under the psuedonym Constance

Leading a civil rights protest for women

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Question 3 of 5

3. What is one of Oscar Wilde's middle names?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 5

4. Oscar Wilde was born and raised where? Hint

Dublin, Ireland

Liverpool, England

London, England

Llanfyllin, Wales

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Question 5 of 5

5. Oscar Wilde's father is generally considered to have been what? Hint

the inspiration for Dorian Gray

a closet homosexual

a genius

the real author of 'The Importance Of Being Earnest'

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The 'Ballad of Reading Gaol' was based on which of Wilde's experiences?

Answer: his incarceration

For a time, homosexuality was illegal in the United Kingdom. Wilde served two years for this.

2. Oscar Wilde's equally flamboyant mother, Speranza, had what claim to fame?

Answer: Speaking several languages

Wilde's mother, Lady Jane Francesca Wilde, went under the pseudonym Speranza. She was a skilled linguist and translated several popular texts into other languages.

3. What is one of Oscar Wilde's middle names?

Answer: Fingal

4. Oscar Wilde was born and raised where?

Answer: Dublin, Ireland

5. Oscar Wilde's father is generally considered to have been what?

Answer: a genius

Oscar's father had travelled the world, become a doctor, written two books, and become the medical advisor to the Irish Census by the age of 28. He was knighted at age 49. This is just a sampling of some of his remarkable accomplishments.

Source: Author hitachi

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