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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.