Oscar Wilde and Charles Dickens Quiz
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What significant influence did Walter Pater have on Oscar Wilde?

  • He emphasized the importance of social class in literature.
  • He was a prominent critic of Wilde's work.
  • He introduced Wilde to the Aesthetic Movement. (correct)
  • He inspired Wilde to write poetry under a pseudonym.

    • Which of these character traits is most associated with Oscar Wilde during his time at Oxford?

  • Conservativeness and dedication to traditional values.
  • Resentment towards social elites.
  • Flamboyance and a love for beauty. (correct)
  • A focus on moral simplicity.

    • What role did Oscar Wilde have within the Aesthetic Movement?

  • A passive observer without much influence.
  • The founder of the movement.
  • An influential spokesperson and leader. (correct)
  • A harsh critic of aesthetics.

    • What was Oscar Wilde's relationship with his family's background?

    <p>He was born into an eminent family that encouraged his artistic pursuits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of education did Oscar Wilde receive?

    <p>He attended prestigious schools including Portora Royal School and Trinity College.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What extravagant habit characterized Wilde's lifestyle in London from 1878-81?

    <p>Carrying flowers and wearing bright colors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best reflects the philosophy central to Wilde's aesthetic beliefs?

    <p>Beauty in ordinary objects is important.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Wilde's views contribute to later art movements?

    <p>They laid the foundation for Art Nouveau and Art Déco.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What theme is prominently explored in Charles Dickens' late novels from the 1850s?

    <p>Social injustice and the legal system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following novels is considered a Bildungsroman by Dickens?

    <p>David Copperfield</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Bleak House' primarily critique?

    <p>Bureaucratic inefficiencies of the Court of Chancery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which novel reflects Dickens' childhood experiences with debt?

    <p>Little Dorrit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recurring theme in 'Great Expectations'?

    <p>The exploration of penal system iniquities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Dickens view American society in his travelogue 'American Notes for General Circulation'?

    <p>Critically, especially concerning slavery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Dickens novel was primarily focused on the dehumanizing effects of factory life?

    <p>Hard Times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant aspect of Dickens’ novels characterizes Dombey and Son compared to his earlier works?

    <p>It was the first fully planned in advance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What narrative perspective is employed in Wide Sargasso Sea?

    <p>First-person perspective by Antoinette</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theme is NOT strongly represented in Wide Sargasso Sea?

    <p>Heroic quests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Jean Rhys reframe Bertha Mason's character in Wide Sargasso Sea?

    <p>By giving her a voice and a backstory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do the voices of different characters play in Wide Sargasso Sea?

    <p>They create a layered understanding of the characters' motivations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the symbolic significance of 'Sargasso' in Wide Sargasso Sea?

    <p>It represents emotional entrapment and complexity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which author is NOT mentioned in relation to the exploration of the child in Victorian literature?

    <p>George Eliot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Charlotte Brontë's writing style?

    <p>Refined and complex sentence structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant narrative event occurs at the end of Wide Sargasso Sea?

    <p>Antoinette sets fire to Thornfield Hall.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the first edition of Leaves of Grass published in 1855 composed of?

    <p>Twelve poems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary figure praised Leaves of Grass as an extraordinary piece of wit and wisdom?

    <p>Ralph Waldo Emerson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Victorian period in Britain affect poetry during that time?

    <p>Poetic innovation fell into decline.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the poetry of Walt Whitman as presented in the content?

    <p>It celebrates individualism and inclusivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What recommended action did William Rossetti take regarding Leaves of Grass?

    <p>He published a shortened, expurgated edition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these elements describes the linguistic experimentation in Whitman's poetry?

    <p>Recognition and development of an American voice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a reason for the initial neglect of Whitman's work by readers?

    <p>Its rough manners and sexual outspokenness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many editions of Leaves of Grass did Whitman publish throughout his life?

    <p>Nine editions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change occurred in Stevenson's life in 1890?

    <p>He moved to a plantation in western Samoa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Dr. Jekyll's transformation into Mr. Hyde represent?

    <p>The conflict between good and evil.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Dr. Jekyll's civilized persona described in relation to his instincts?

    <p>As a burden or prison.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ultimately happens to Dr. Jekyll due to Hyde's emergence?

    <p>He realizes that he must kill Hyde to save himself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of the relationship between the Samoans and Stevenson?

    <p>They carried his body and honored him after his death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Victorian morality affect Dr. Jekyll's character?

    <p>It forces him to completely deny his instincts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the profession of Dr. Jekyll in the story?

    <p>A physician.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the drug that Dr. Jekyll created?

    <p>It initially isolated his evil side but eventually lost effectiveness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the American language did Whitman emphasize?

    <p>Its flexible and perpetually mutating nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique did Whitman adopt to create rhythmic patterns in his poetry?

    <p>Long lines and free verse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scholar contributed significantly to the historical recognition of the Frontier in American culture?

    <p>F.J. Turner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Emily Dickinson perceive poetry in relation to prose?

    <p>As a tool for communication without distinction between them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way did Dickinson's upbringing influence her literary development?

    <p>She had unrestricted access to a vast array of literary works.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Frontier symbolize in American literature?

    <p>A limit of wilderness beyond civilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event marked significant shifts in Dickinson's artistic evolution?

    <p>Her anonymous poetry publication in a local newspaper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key characteristic of Whitman's view of American culture?

    <p>It mirrors the ever-changing demographic landscape.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Victorian Age (1837-1901)

    • The Victorian Age saw significant social and political reforms, technological progress, and Britain's rise as a global power.
    • Queen Victoria reigned constitutionally, mediating between political parties.
    • The period saw significant expansion of the British Empire, encompassing India, Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Africa.
    • The concept of "The White Man's Burden" justified Britain's imperial actions, promoting a belief in British cultural superiority.
    • Political reforms, like the First Reform Bill (1832), occurred, but were often limited to the privileged classes. The Chartist movement, pushing for voting rights, was largely unsuccessful initially, but eventually influenced later reforms.

    Victorian Reforms

    • Reforms, though occurring, were often accompanied by significant social inequalities.
    • The gap in wealth was severe.
    • Working-class people were excluded from the first Reform Bill.
    • The Chartist movement advocated for broader voting rights to include all adult males, but faced opposition with leaders and protesters being harmed.
    • By 1928, all women had the right to vote at 21 years of age

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    Test your knowledge on the significant influences of Oscar Wilde, his role in the Aesthetic Movement, and his relationship with Walter Pater. Additionally, dive into the themes and critiques explored in the late novels of Charles Dickens. This quiz covers important aspects of both authors' lives and works.

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