The Picture of Dorian Gray-Quiz 1

What is the main idea or subject in the first 5 chapters of "The Picture of Dorian Gray"?

•  Two different aspects

   

• Being vain

   

• Overindulging

   

• Results of actions

Why is the painting important in the first 5 chapters of the book?

•  It represents Dorian's corruption

• It symbolizes Dorian's art

•  It represents Dorian's inner beauty

Who is telling the story in the first 5 chapters of the book?

•  Lord Henry

• Dorian Gray

• Basil Hallward

• The painting itself

How are Lord Henry and Dorian Gray related in the first 5 chapters of the book?

•  Like a father and son

• Like a teacher and student

•  As friends

• As enemies

What do Basil Hallward's paintings show in the first 5 chapters of the book?

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   His personal emotions/feelings

• His artistic skill

•  His spiritual path

• His material wealth

What is the main problem/conflict in the first 5 chapters of the book?

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  Conflict between Dorian and Lord Henry

• Conflict between Dorian and society

• Conflict between Dorian and Basil

• Conflict within Dorian (with himself)

What is the overall mood/tone in the first 5 chapters of the book?

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  Joyful

• Hopeful

• Dark and gloomy

• Sad

Who is the key character in the first 5 chapters of the book?

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  Dorian Gray

   

• Lord Henry

• Basil Hallward

• The painting

What is the purpose of the portrait in the first 5 chapters of the book?

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  To show Dorian's physical 

  beauty

• To show Dorian's spiritual qualities

• To show Dorian's internal struggles

• To show Dorian's personal growth

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

• He thinks Henry is a bad influence.

• He is jealous.

• He doesn't want Dorian to be distracted from the art.

• He is in love with Henry.