The document contains multiple choice questions about the plot of Oscar Wilde's novel The Picture of Dorian Gray. It tests knowledge of characters, events, and details from the Gothic novel about a man who remains youthful while his portrait ages in his place.
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Dorian Gray Quizz
The document contains multiple choice questions about the plot of Oscar Wilde's novel The Picture of Dorian Gray. It tests knowledge of characters, events, and details from the Gothic novel about a man who remains youthful while his portrait ages in his place.
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1. To which play does Dorian take Henry and Basil?
ROMEO & JULIET
DR. FAUSTUS A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST 2. Who is the only person that Dorian shows the painting to? SIBYL VANE BASIL HALLWARD LORD HENRY WOTTON ALAN CAMPBELL 3. About how many years elapse between the death of Sibyl Vane and the death of her brother? 3 38 18 13 4. Who does Dorian meet in the opium den? ALAN CAMPBELL LORD HENRY ERNEST BUNBERRY ADRIAN SINGLETON 5. Which composer wrote the nocturne that Dorian plays for Lord Henry? CHOPIN SCHUBERT BEETHOVEN DORIAN'S FATHER 6. What gift from Lord Henry does Dorian blame for playing a large part in his corruption? A BOOK OF POETRY A NOVEL A BOX OF OPIUM A HANDHELD MIRROR 7. What instrument does Dorian play? OBOE CLARINET PIANO VIOLIN 8. What is James Vane's occupation? SOLDIER SPY SAILOR ACTOR 9. 9In the preface, Wilde states that "It is [. . .], and not life that art really mirrors." Fill in the blank. "SOCIETY" "THE SPECTATOR" "CALIBAN" "THE ARTIST" 10. 10How does Basil Hallward die? HE IS SHOT IN A HUNTING ACCIDENT HE IS STABBED BY DORIAN HE IS RUN OVER BY HIS TRAIN TO PARIS HE POISONS HIMSELF 11. 11Why does Dorian stop loving Sibyl? SHE GIVES A BAD PERFORMANCE SHE IS DISFIGURED SHE HAS A MURDEROUSLY JEALOUS BROTHER SHE SEES THE PORTRAIT 12. 12Where does Basil publicly display the titular painting of Dorian? THE CONSERVATORY GROSVENOR THE ROYAL ACADEMY NOWHERE 13. 13What does Basil confess to Dorian? THAT HE LOVES HENRY THAT HE ADORES HIM THAT HE WANTS TO SLEEP WITH HIM THAT HE KNOWS THE TRUTH ABOUT THE PAINTING 14. 14How does Dorian hide the painting? HE LOCKS IT IN THE BASEMENT HE LOCKS IT IN THE ATTIC HE PLACES IT BEHIND A MIRROR HE ARRANGES TO HAVE IT STOLEN 15. 15What does Lord Henry claim to value more than anything else? BEAUTY LOVE TRUTH MONEY 16. 16Why doesn't Basil want to exhibit the painting? HE DOESN'T WANT OTHER PEOPLE TO SEE DORIAN HE HAS ENCHANTED IT HE CONSIDERS IT TO BE AN ARTISTIC FAILURE HE FEELS THAT HE'S PUT TOO MUCH OF HIMSELF INTO IT 17. 17What is Mrs. Vane's profession? PROSTITUTE CHEF ACTRESS SINGER 18. 18Where does Dorian first see Sibyl? IN THE THEATER IN AN OPIUM DEN ON THE STREET AT A PARTY 19. 19What is the name of Dorian's grandfather? LORD WOTTON LORD KELSO LORD FERMOR LORD GRAY 20. 20How old is Dorian when Basil completes the painting? 25 23 20 18 21. 21Where was Basil headed on the night of his death? VIENNA PRAGUE PARIS AMSTERDAM 22. 22What is the name of Dorian's servant, whom he dismisses? OSCAR JEEVES ALFONSE VICTOR 23. 23Finish the phrase from the preface: "All art is quite [...]" BEAUTIFUL USELESS ADMIRABLE USEFUL 24. 24How long does Dorian mourn for Sibyl before going out with Lord Henry? THREE WEEKS ONE YEAR SEVERAL HOURS EIGHTEEN YEARS 25. 25Who kills Dorian? DORIAN JAMES VANE HE NEVER DIES ALAN CAMPBELL