Oscar Wilde Quizzes & Trivia

An Irish poet and writer, Oscar Wilde wrote and produced nine plays all on his own, lending him the reputation as one of the most notable playwrights of the Victorian Era. He was born with three middle names and his mother was also a writer! Are you “Wilde” about Oscar and his works? Find out with our quizzes!

Oscar Wilde is praised as a writer, but did you know that he only published one novel? The rest of his works were either plays, short children’s stories or poems. Oscar Wilde is best known for his play “The Importance of Being Earnest.” What else do you know about this prestigious writer? Embark on a journey through Wilde’s artistic style of writing with our Oscar Wilde quizzes!

This is for secondary level or tertiary level test questions.

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 1452 | Last updated: Dec 17, 2011

Sample Question
The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde promotes what virtue?

Kindness

Humility

Thoughtful

Friendly

Wilde's Aphorisms (The Importance Of Being Earnest)

Some aphorisms of Oscar Wilde in The importance of being Earnest.

Questions: 11 | Attempts: 495 | Last updated: Feb 22, 2017

Sample Question
No gentleman ever takes ________________.

Exercise

Risks

Shelters

Showers

German lessons

How Similar Are You To Oscar Wilde?

Oscar Wilde, the "star" of this play, was a very interesting man, to say the least. How much could you relate to him?? Take this quiz and find out!

Questions: 75 | Attempts: 171 | Last updated: Apr 22, 2013

Sample Question
Which of these styles/clothes appeal to you most?

Ties, smoking jackets, hats

Simple but matching

Oscar Wilde's Fairy Tales

See if you can master three of the most famous of Oscar Wilde's fairy tales!

Questions: 7 | Attempts: 123 | Last updated: Feb 22, 2017

Sample Question
Oscar Wilde's fairy tales were written for his children, but are in fact for adults.

True

False

The Sphynx Without A Secret

One of the stories by Oscar Wilde

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 57 | Last updated: Apr 26, 2012

Sample Question
Where does the action take place?

In Paris

In Rome

In New York

In London

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