Salomé by Oscar Wilde Quiz

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What does Wilde emphasize about Salome's perception of Jokanaan?

It is influenced by external characters.

It is limited to her own sensations. (correct)

It is rooted in her dialogue with him.

It reflects her understanding of their shared history.

Wilde believed that earlier playwrights focused on creating plays primarily based on dialogue.

True

What does Salomé compare Jokanaan's body to?

The dark caverns of Egypt

The black holes of Tyre

The roses of the garden of Arabia

The lilies of a field (correct)

Jokanaan welcomes Salomé's attention.

False Signup and view all the answers

What artistic aspiration does Wilde associate with all arts?

the condition of music Signup and view all the answers

Wilde refers to making __________ colored musical things in De Profundis.

beautiful Signup and view all the answers

Who is Salomé's mother?

Herodias Signup and view all the answers

Jokanaan calls Salomé the daughter of __________.

Babylon Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

Salome = Character desiring Jokanaan's mouth Maurice Denis = French painter who influenced Wilde Pater = Theorist linked to Wilde's artistic philosophy Symbolists = Movement influencing Wilde's writing style Signup and view all the answers

What feature of Wilde’s writing style is highlighted in Salome’s speeches to Jokanaan?

Biblical references and incantatory qualities Signup and view all the answers

Match the characters with their traits or actions:

Salomé = Amorous towards Jokanaan Jokanaan = Proclaims the need for repentance The Young Syrian = Advises Salomé to leave Signup and view all the answers

What does Jokanaan say he hears in the palace?

The beating of the wings of the angel of death Signup and view all the answers

Wilde's intention was to create art that merely resembles nature.

False Signup and view all the answers

Salomé shows a lack of interest in Jokanaan.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'a plane surface covered with colors arranged in a certain order' refer to?

the nature of a work of art Signup and view all the answers

What is Salomé's relationship to Herodias?

Daughter Signup and view all the answers

What does Salomé express about the prophet's eyes?

They are terrible. Signup and view all the answers

Salomé believes Jokanaan is speaking about her mother.

True Signup and view all the answers

What does Jokanaan say he wishes to hear from the woman referred to as 'she'?

He wants her to rise from the bed of her abominations. Signup and view all the answers

The Princess Salomé desires to see __________.

the prophet Signup and view all the answers

Match the characters with their descriptions:

Salomé = A princess with a curiosity about the prophet Jokanaan = The prophet who speaks of abominations The Young Syrian = A man who interprets Jokanaan's words The Page of Herodias = A character commenting on the moon Signup and view all the answers

Who does Jokanaan refer to when he mentions 'the cup of abominations'?

Herodias Signup and view all the answers

Salomé is afraid of Jokanaan's demands.

True Signup and view all the answers

What does the Young Syrian try to convince Salomé to do?

To leave and not stay. Signup and view all the answers

What is Salomé's impression of the Romans?

She finds them rough and common. Signup and view all the answers

Salomé feels comfortable and welcomed at the feast.

False Signup and view all the answers

How does Salomé describe the moon?

a little piece of money, a little silver flower Signup and view all the answers

Salomé says she is sure the moon is a __________.

virgin Signup and view all the answers

Who is the prophet that Salomé mentions?

Jokanaan Signup and view all the answers

Salomé enjoys the company of the Jews from Jerusalem.

False Signup and view all the answers

The centaurs have hidden themselves in the __________.

rivers Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characters with their descriptions:

Salomé = A troubled princess who dislikes the Romans The Young Syrian = A character who offers to assist Salomé The Prophet = The one who speaks out against Salomé's mother The Tetrarch = Salomé's mother's husband Signup and view all the answers

Who is being discussed as the 'Saviour of the world'?

The Messiah Signup and view all the answers

Herod believes that Caesar will come to Judæa.

False Signup and view all the answers

What miracle did the prophet mention that took place at a marriage in Galilee?

Changing water into wine Signup and view all the answers

Herodias expresses skepticism about miracles, stating that she has seen too many __________.

miracles Signup and view all the answers

Match each character with their viewpoint or action:

Herod = Doubts Caesar's visit Tigellinus = Explains Caesar's titles First Nazarene = Affirms that the Messiah has come Herodias = Skeptical of miracles Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the daughter of Jairus?

She was raised from the dead Signup and view all the answers

The Sadducee believes in the existence of angels.

False Signup and view all the answers

The _______ worked miracles, including healing lepers and blind people.

Messiah Signup and view all the answers

What does Salomé repeatedly ask Jokanaan?

To kiss his mouth Signup and view all the answers

The young Syrian kills himself because he was unhappy with his life.

False Signup and view all the answers

What did the Page of Herodias give to the young Syrian before his death?

A little box of perfumes and ear-rings wrought in silver Signup and view all the answers

Jokanaan tells Salomé that there is only one who can save her, known as __________.

He Signup and view all the answers

Match the characters with their actions:

Salomé = Desires to kiss Jokanaan Young Syrian = Commits suicide The Page of Herodias = Talks about the young Syrian's gifts Jokanaan = Warns Salomé about her sins Signup and view all the answers

The Tetrarch cares for seeing the bodies of those he has slain.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the atmosphere surrounding the characters during the events?

Mournful and dark Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Title Page and Table of Contents

The book is titled "The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Plays"
It is by Oscar Wilde
The book contains several plays including, "Salomé", "Lady Windermere's Fan", and "The Importance of Being Earnest"
An appendix on "The Gribsby Episode" is included in the book.
There is an introduction by Sylvan Barnet

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Questions and Answers

What does Wilde emphasize about Salome's perception of Jokanaan?

Wilde believed that earlier playwrights focused on creating plays primarily based on dialogue.

What does Salomé compare Jokanaan's body to?

Jokanaan welcomes Salomé's attention.

What artistic aspiration does Wilde associate with all arts?

Wilde refers to making __________ colored musical things in De Profundis.

Who is Salomé's mother?

Jokanaan calls Salomé the daughter of __________.

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

What feature of Wilde’s writing style is highlighted in Salome’s speeches to Jokanaan?

Match the characters with their traits or actions:

What does Jokanaan say he hears in the palace?

Wilde's intention was to create art that merely resembles nature.

Salomé shows a lack of interest in Jokanaan.

What does the phrase 'a plane surface covered with colors arranged in a certain order' refer to?

What is Salomé's relationship to Herodias?

What does Salomé express about the prophet's eyes?

Salomé believes Jokanaan is speaking about her mother.

What does Jokanaan say he wishes to hear from the woman referred to as 'she'?

The Princess Salomé desires to see __________.

Match the characters with their descriptions:

Who does Jokanaan refer to when he mentions 'the cup of abominations'?

Salomé is afraid of Jokanaan's demands.

What does the Young Syrian try to convince Salomé to do?

What is Salomé's impression of the Romans?

Salomé feels comfortable and welcomed at the feast.

How does Salomé describe the moon?

Salomé says she is sure the moon is a __________.

Who is the prophet that Salomé mentions?

Salomé enjoys the company of the Jews from Jerusalem.

The centaurs have hidden themselves in the __________.

Match the following characters with their descriptions:

Who is being discussed as the 'Saviour of the world'?

Herod believes that Caesar will come to Judæa.

What miracle did the prophet mention that took place at a marriage in Galilee?

Herodias expresses skepticism about miracles, stating that she has seen too many __________.

Match each character with their viewpoint or action:

What happened to the daughter of Jairus?

The Sadducee believes in the existence of angels.

The _______ worked miracles, including healing lepers and blind people.

What does Salomé repeatedly ask Jokanaan?

The young Syrian kills himself because he was unhappy with his life.

What did the Page of Herodias give to the young Syrian before his death?

Jokanaan tells Salomé that there is only one who can save her, known as __________.

Match the characters with their actions:

The Tetrarch cares for seeing the bodies of those he has slain.

What is the atmosphere surrounding the characters during the events?

Study Notes

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