This Polish-born virtuoso soon tired of the public spotlight and rarely appeared on stage, earning a living instead by teaching private students, playing in private settings, and selling compositions

Which playwright is often called the father of realism?

a) Oscar Wilde b) Anton Chekhov c) Émile Zola d) Maxim Gorky e) Henrik Ibsen

What work was written by Samuel Johnson, who praised the Chinese civil service examinations?

A. Essay on the Morals and Customs of Nations B. Dictionary of the English Language C. The Presentation of Uigur Captives D. Dissertation on Oriental Gardening