What about the painting is different?

There is a cruel smile on his face

What does Dorian decide after viewing the painting?

That he has been cruel to Sibyl and he wants to marry her.

Why does Basil not wish to exhibit his portrait of Dorian?

He feels he has put too much of himself into it

Which is NOT a theme of the book?

the negative consequences of influence

What advice, on how to stay young, does Lord Henry give one of the ladies at the lunch?

To repeat the mistakes of her youth.

Why does Dorian want to spend time with Lord Henry instead of with Basil?

He likes to hear Lord Henry speak.

Upon seeing his completed portrait, what does Dorian wish

The painting would grow old while he remained young

How does Basil first meet Dorian?

At a party hosted by Lady Brandon

What does Dorian do in response to Sibyl's statement that she no longer wants to act?

He tells her he never wants to see her again.

When Dorian arrives at his studio, what request does Basil make of Lord Henry?

He begs Lord Henry not to influence Dorian

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The Picture of Dorian Gray

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1
Why does Dorian stop loving Sibyl?
she gives a bad performance
she is disfigured
she has a murderously jealous brother
she sees the portrait
2
Who arranged for the death of Dorian`s father?
Dorian´s grandfather
Dorian´s mother
Dorian´s grandmother
Dorian´s uncle
3
Dorian is praised for his physical beauty, what theme is this?
Tranformation
Appearances
Art & Culture
Morality
4
What instrument does Dorian play?
The Piano
All of the Above
The Violin
The Guitar
5
What best describes the philosophy that Lord Henry espouses?
Hedonistic
Existential
Devoutly Religious
Altruistic
6
What about the painting is different?
The painting is smaller in size
The colors of his clothes in the painting are different
The paint is cracked
There is a cruel smile on his face
7
What role was Sibyl playing the first time Dorian saw her on stage?
Lady Macbeth
Hedda Gabler
Juliet
Queen Elizabeth
8
What does Dorian decide after viewing the painting?
That he needs to have Basil fix the painting
That he is glad the painting is different
That he has been cruel to Sibyl and he wants to marry her.
That he should have more paintings of himself made
9
What is Sibyl’s nickname for Dorian?
Young Apollo
Prince Charming
Lord Gray
The Radient Youth
10
Finish the phrase from the preface: "All art is quite
Useful
Useless
Admirable
Beautiful
11
Why does Basil not wish to exhibit his portrait of Dorian?
He feels he has put too much of himself into it
He thinks it is a poor work of art
Dorian Gray has asked him not to
He plans to put it over his own mantelpiece
12
Which is NOT a theme of the book?
the catholic church histoy
the purpose of art
the negative consequences of influence
youth and beauty
13
What advice, on how to stay young, does Lord Henry give one of the ladies at the lunch?
To find a young husband.
To wear more make-up.
To repeat the mistakes of her youth.
To wear her hair in a more modern style
14
On the night that Lord Henry and Basil come to see her act, what does Sibyl resolve to do?
Convince them that she truly loves Dorian
Forget her lines
Convince them that she truly loves Dorian
Give up acting
15
What is James Vane's occupation?
Sailor
Actor
Soldier
Spy
16
Why does Dorian want to spend time with Lord Henry instead of with Basil?
He thinks Basil fusses over him too much.
He thinks Lord Henry will spend more money on
He likes to hear Lord Henry speak.
He is tired of posing for paintings.
17
Who greets Dorian first at Lord Henry´s home?
Lord Henry
Basil
Lady Agatha
Lady Victoria
18
Upon seeing his completed portrait, what does Dorian wish
The painting would grow old while he remained young
That he looked as beautiful as the man in the painting
That the painting would bear the marks of his sins
That he could take the painting home with him
19
What does Sibyl's brother threaten to do if Dorian breaks her heart?
He will kill Dorian
He will have him convicted of a crime.
He will ruin Dorian's reputation
He will make sure Dorian does not receive his inheritance.
20
What is the name of Dorian's grandfather?
Lord Gray
Lord Kelso
Lord Fermor
Lord Wotton
21
Who tells Basil Hallward about Dorian's engagement?
Lord Henry
Lady Brandon
Lord Fermor
Aunt Agatha
22
How does Basil first meet Dorian?
At a party hosted by Lady Brandon
When Lord Henry introduced them
Through a newspaper advertisement
In an opium den
23
What does Dorian do in response to Sibyl's statement that she no longer wants to act?
He is happy. He did not want her to act once married
He tells her if she gives up acting he will not marry her
He reasons with her to keep on acting, which she agrees to
He tells her he never wants to see her again.
24
Where is Sibyl's brother traveling to find his fortune?
America
Australia
Canada
Russia
25
What information was contained in the telegram Dorian sent to Lord Henry?
Dorian's home had burned down.
Lord Henry's Aunt Agatha had died.
Dorian was getting married.
Basil was near death.
26
What is the name of Sibyl’s brother?
Christopher
Wilfred
Alan
James/Jim
27
Which theory does Lord Henry claim to be the only one worthy of having an opionion about?
Vice
Life
Pleasure
Love
28
The initial publication of Picture of Dorian Gray received criticism for its
Immorality
Extremism
Prejudice
Unorthodox
29
´´To be good is to be in harmony with...?
Your spouse
Nature
One´s self
Family
30
When Dorian arrives at his studio, what request does Basil make of Lord Henry?
He asks Lord Henry not to tell Dorian his real name
He asks Lord Henry not to mention the painting to Dorian
He begs Lord Henry not to influence Dorian
He suggests that Lord Henry leave without meeting Dorian

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