10 Questions
What does the young Student cry about in the text?
He cries about not having a red rose to give to the girl he loves.
Where does the Nightingale hear the young Student's cry?
The Nightingale hears the young Student's cry from her nest in the holm-oak tree.
What does the Nightingale think about the young Student?
The Nightingale thinks that the young Student is a true lover and describes his appearance and emotions.
What event is the young Student looking forward to?
The young Student is looking forward to the Prince's ball, which is happening the next night.
What is the young Student's main source of sorrow?
The young Student's main source of sorrow is the lack of a red rose, which he believes is making his life wretched.
What does the Nightingale think of the young Student's appearance?
The Nightingale describes the young Student's hair as dark as the hyacinth-blossom, his lips as red as the rose of his desire, and his face as pale ivory due to passion, with sorrow set upon his brow.
What does the young Student desire to bring to his love?
The young Student desires to bring red roses to his love in order to dance with her.
How does the young Student feel about the absence of red roses in his garden?
The young Student feels wretched and sorrowful due to the absence of red roses in his garden, despite having knowledge of philosophy and the writings of wise men.
What event is the young Student anticipating?
The young Student is looking forward to the Prince's ball the following night.
What is the Nightingale's reaction to the young Student's situation?
The Nightingale considers the young Student a true lover and sympathizes with his sorrow, having sung of him night after night without knowing him.
Test your knowledge of "The Nightingale and the Rose" by Oscar Wilde with this quiz. Explore the themes, characters, and events in this classic short story.
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