The Picture of Dorian Gray Quiz Chapters 1-4

With whom does Dorian fall in love?

• Dorian has secretly fallen in love with Lord Henry's wife.

• Dorian falls in love with the Duchess.

• Dorian falls in love with his housekeeper.

• Dorian falls in love with an actress, Sibyl Vane.

What does Lord Henry tell Dorian Gray is "the real secret of life"?

• The real secret of life is the search for beauty.

• The real secret of life is being true to one's own passions.

• The real secret of life is to work for one's rewards.

• The real secret of life is to find true love and keep it.

Who is Basil Hallward?

• He is a young man of great beauty.

• He is a London artist who paints the portrait of young Dorian Gray.

• He is a wealthy landlord.

• He is the chief constable in London.

What reason does Basil give for not wanting to exhibit his painting of Dorian Gray?

• He hates the painting and does not want anyone to see it.

• He is afraid others will laugh at the painting's quality.

• He painted it for Dorian, and it is not his to exhibit.

• He feels that he has put too much of his own self into the painting, and it reveals the secrets of his soul.

Why doesn't Basil want to introduce Lord Henry to Dorian Gray?

• Lord Henry is an evil old man who would ruin Dorian's reputation.

• Lord Henry is a known thief, and Basil wants to protect Dorian from involvement.

• Basil is afraid for Dorian's safety.

• Basil is afraid that Lord Henry will be a negative influence on the young Dorian.

What does Lord Henry claim is "the aim of life"?

• Lord Henry claims that good deeds are the "aim of life."

• Lord Henry claims the pursuit of happiness is the "aim of life."

• Lord Henry claims that truth is the "aim of life."

• Lord Henry claims that self-development is the "aim of life."

What does Dorian Gray so desperately wish for that he "would give [his] soul" to have it come true?

• Dorian wishes that his portrait would age while he remains young and untouched by the ugliness of life.

• Dorian wishes to meet and marry his soul mate.

• Dorian wishes that he could travel to America to study the Transcendentalists.

• Dorian wishes for enough riches so that he will never have to work.

To what does Basil attribute Dorian's negative reaction to his painting?

• Basil attributes Dorian's reaction to Lord Henry's negative influence.

• Dorian claims the painting makes him look fat.

• Basil believes that Dorian is just in one of his tempestuous moods and will change his mind later.

• Lord Henry did not like the painting, so Dorian said that he did not like it either.

Who is Victoria?

• Victoria is the Duchess; it is her first name.

• Victoria is Dorian Gray's housekeeper

• Victoria is Lord Henry Wotton's wife.

• Victoria is an actress in a second-rate theatre.

What news is in the telegram that Lord Henry receives from Dorian?

• Lord Henry's wife sends him a telegram informing him that she has run away with Dorian.

• Basil sends a telegram to Lord Henry informing him that Dorian has been injured in a terrible accident.

• Basil sends Lord Henry a telegram letting him know that Dorian has agreed to let Basil see the painting.

• Dorian sends a telegram to Lord Henry announcing his engagement to Sibyl Vane.