Test on Notable Authors in English and American Literature

Notable Authors in English & American Literature for Students

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Question 1 of 50%

Oscar Wilde died poor and alone.

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20 questions

Question 1: Oscar Wilde died poor and alone.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Oscar Wilde's biographical details include the fact that he died poor and alone.

Question 2: Mark Twain fought in the American Civil War.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that Mark Twain lived during the American Civil War and was a pilot, and that he fought racism. It does not mention him fighting in the American Civil War.

Question 3: Mark Twain died rich.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that Mark Twain became rich and died poor.

Question 4: William Shakespeare lived during the Victorian era.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that William Shakespeare lived during Queen Elizabeth I's golden age and the Renaissance, not the Victorian era. Oscar Wilde is mentioned as living during the Victorian era.

Question 5: William Shakespeare wrote plays categorized as comedy, tragedy, and history.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Shakespeare wrote comedy, tragedy, and history as types of his plays.