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1. Oscar Wilde, one of the foremost playwrights, novelists, poets and wits of the 19th century, was born in 1854. Which of these was NOT one of Wilde's given Christian names?
2. Born into a wealthy family, with a society hostess as a mother, in which Irish city was he brought into the world?
3. His father was very celebrated and brilliant at his profession, often being called upon by high society, of which he was a member. What was his profession?
4. After attending Trinity College, Dublin and Magdalen College, Oxford, he went on to edit a popular magazine of the day. What was the name of this magazine?
5. Although celebrated as one of the most brilliant and flamboyant playwrights of his day, he fell from grace and declared bankruptcy after losing a libel case against the Marquess of Queensberry. He himself was then arrested, tried and jailed for what offence?
6. Which language was Wilde fluent in other than English? (Hint: It's the national language of a country he would later end up living in.)
7. In 1882 on a trip to the United States he was asked by a New York customs officer, 'Anything to declare?' What was his reply?
8. A few years after being released from prison and then going into exile, Wilde died a broken man. From what did Wilde officially die?
9. How old was he when he died?
10. Wilde wrote few plays and poems, one such poem that he wrote one on his release from Reading jail was entitled 'The Ballad of Reading Gaol'. Under what pseudonym did he write this piece?
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