The Picture Of Dorian Gray Quiz

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    Who does Dorian become engaged to?

    • Victoria
    • Hetty
    • Sibyl
    • Gladys
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  • 2. 

    Why doesn't Basil want to exhibit the portrait?

    • He thinks it is ugly

    • He has put too much of himself into it

    • He doesn't want it to atrract too much attention

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. He has put too much of himself into it
    Explanation
    Basil doesn't want to exhibit the portrait because he has put too much of himself into it. This suggests that the portrait is a reflection of his inner self or emotions, making it deeply personal and meaningful to him. By not wanting to exhibit it, Basil may be trying to protect his vulnerability and keep his personal emotions private.

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  • 3. 

    What is the doctrine that pleasure or happiness is the highest good?

    • Superficiality

    • Hedonism

    • Vanity

    • Darwinism

    Correct Answer
    A. Hedonism
    Explanation
    Hedonism is the doctrine that pleasure or happiness is the highest good. It suggests that the pursuit of pleasure and the avoidance of pain are the ultimate goals in life. This philosophy places a strong emphasis on immediate gratification and personal satisfaction, valuing pleasure above all other considerations. It argues that the pursuit of pleasure leads to a fulfilling and meaningful life.

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  • 4. 

    Who is Dorian almost killed by when he makes his visit to the opium den?

    • Adrian Singleton

    • Lord Henry

    • James Vane

    • Basil Hallward

    Correct Answer
    A. James Vane
    Explanation
    Dorian is almost killed by James Vane when he visits the opium den. James Vane is the brother of Sibyl Vane, the actress whom Dorian had cruelly rejected, leading to her tragic death. James seeks revenge for his sister's death and mistakes Dorian for the man responsible. However, Dorian manages to escape this dangerous encounter.

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  • 5. 

    Where does Basil first meet Dorian Gray?

    • Lord Henry's place

    • In a studio

    • Lady Brandon's party

    • In the garden

    Correct Answer
    A. Lady Brandon's party
    Explanation
    Basil first meets Dorian Gray at Lady Brandon's party.

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  • 6. 

    How does Dorian die?

    • He commits suicide

    • Lord Henry kills him

    • He stabs his own portrait

    • Died from the opium

    Correct Answer
    A. He stabs his own portrait
    Explanation
    In the novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde, Dorian Gray dies by stabbing his own portrait. Throughout the story, Dorian's portrait ages and shows the effects of his immoral actions, while he remains youthful and unblemished. Consumed by guilt and unable to bear the ugliness of his true self depicted in the portrait, Dorian stabs it, causing his own death. This act symbolizes his attempt to destroy the evidence of his sinful life and escape the consequences of his actions.

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  • 7. 

    How does James Vane die?

    • Suicide

    • Murdered by Dorian

    • Sibyl poisoned him

    • Shot by hunters

    Correct Answer
    A. Shot by hunters
    Explanation
    James Vane dies by being shot by hunters. This suggests that he was mistaken for an animal or a target during a hunting expedition, leading to his accidental death.

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  • 8. 

    How many copies of the yellow book does Dorian make?

    • 12

    • 9

    • 63

    • 21

    Correct Answer
    A. 9
    Explanation
    Dorian makes 9 copies of the yellow book.

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  • 9. 

    Who does Dorian spare from seducing?

    • Sibyl

    • Victoria

    • Hetty

    • Gladys

    Correct Answer
    A. Hetty
    Explanation
    Dorian spares Hetty from seducing.

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  • 10. 

    What is the name of the newspaper that Dorian reads that was sent by Lord Henry?

    • The London Eye

    • The St. James Gazette

    • London Daily Report

    • Today's Tribune

    Correct Answer
    A. The St. James Gazette
    Explanation
    The correct answer is The St. James Gazette. In the novel, Lord Henry sends Dorian a newspaper called The St. James Gazette. This newspaper plays a significant role in the story as it contains scandalous articles and influences Dorian's perception of life and morality.

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  • 11. 

    What type of poison does Sibyl drink that causes her to die?

    • Nitric Acid

    • Isoproponal

    • Prussic Acid

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Prussic Acid
    Explanation
    Prussic Acid is the correct answer because it is a highly toxic poison that can cause rapid death. It is also known as hydrogen cyanide and can be fatal even in small doses. Sibyl's death can be attributed to the ingestion of Prussic Acid, which is a deadly poison.

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  • 12. 

    What is the ultimate fate of Dorian Gray in Oscar Wilde's novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray"?

    • He becomes a successful artist.

    • He lives forever without aging.

    • He is arrested for his crimes.

    • He dies after stabbing his own portrait.

    Correct Answer
    A. He dies after stabbing his own portrait.
    Explanation
    In "The Picture of Dorian Gray," Dorian's portrait bears the burden of his age and sins, allowing him to remain youthful and beautiful. In the climax of the novel, overwhelmed by guilt and the horror of his actions, Dorian attempts to destroy the portrait by stabbing it. This act reverses the supernatural protection, causing Dorian to die and the portrait to return to its original, unblemished state.

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  • 13. 

    In Oscar Wilde's novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray," what is the primary supernatural element that drives the plot?

    • Dorian's ability to read minds

    • A cursed painting that ages instead of Dorian

    • A magical ring that grants immortality

    • Dorian's power to control time

    Correct Answer
    A. A cursed painting that ages instead of Dorian
    Explanation
    In "The Picture of Dorian Gray," the central supernatural element is a portrait of Dorian Gray that ages and shows the effects of his sins while Dorian himself remains young and unblemished. This painting allows Dorian to live a hedonistic and immoral life without facing the physical consequences, which ultimately leads to his downfall.

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