This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Literature > Classics > The Picture Of Dorian Gray > The Picture Of Dorian Gray – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books The Picture Of Dorian Gray Quiz 2 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Why didn't Basil want to exhibit his art? A) Because he already sold his art to somebody. B) Because he didn't use enough color. C) Because he put too much of himself in it. D) Because he didn't like it. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Because he put too much of himself in it. 2. What happened at the dinner organized by Lady Agatha in the first pages of The Picture of Dorian Gray? A) The dinner is interrupted by a sudden storm. B) Dorian Gray gets into a fight with Lady Agatha. C) Dorian Gray enjoyed watching Lord Henry speak at a social gathering with fashionable people. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dorian Gray enjoyed watching Lord Henry speak at a social gathering with fashionable people. 3. What did Dorian do to the portrait after Basil tried to look at it? A) He cut the portrait into pieces with his knife. B) He tried to burn the picture at his garden. C) He covered the picture, carried upstairs and locked it in a small room. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He covered the picture, carried upstairs and locked it in a small room. 4. Seeing Dorian Gray's reaction, what did Basil want to do of the portrait? A) He wanted to exhibit it in an art gallery, so that he could get a lot of money out of it. B) He decided to destroy it because Dorian seemed to unlike the portrait. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He decided to destroy it because Dorian seemed to unlike the portrait. 5. What does the yellow book symbolize in the first 5 chapters of the book? A) Understanding. B) Temptation. C) Corruption. D) Knowledge. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Temptation. 6. WHO IS THE CHARACTER IN THE BOOK'S COVER? A) DARAN GRAY. B) DAMIAN GRAY. C) DORIAN GRAY. D) DORIAN GREY. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) DORIAN GRAY. 7. What is much worse situation according to Lord Henry? A) When people don't see you. B) When people don't talk about you. C) When people don't like you. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) When people don't talk about you. 8. What is the name of the artist in the story? A) Dorian. B) Basil. C) Henry. D) Harry. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Basil. 9. What was Sibyl's brother's reaction when his sister told him about Dorian? A) He was really happy because Dorian was a good man. B) He was really happy because Dorian was rich. C) He said "If he makes you unhappy, I'll punish him!" . D) He said "You must trust Dorian, he's a good man" . Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He said "If he makes you unhappy, I'll punish him!" . 10. Which is not true about Dorian? A) Strange and evil stories were heard about him. B) He started to hate the ugliness of his soul. C) He was seen fighting with sailors and be friendly with thieves. D) Most people didn't believe his strange and evil stories. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He started to hate the ugliness of his soul. 11. Why was Basil unhappy when he heard that Lord Henry wanted to meet Dorian? A) Because Basil was in love with Lord Henry. B) Because Basil thought that Lord Henry was a bad influence for Dorian. Also, he was jealous. C) Because Basil thought that Dorian was a bad influence for Lord Henry. Also, he was jealous. D) Because he was painting a portrait of Dorian and he couldn't concentrate if Lord Henry and Dorian were speaking. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because Basil thought that Lord Henry was a bad influence for Dorian. Also, he was jealous. 12. Why was Hallward worried about Dorian's marriage? A) Because he thought his friend had become insensible. B) Because he didn't know Sybil Vane. C) Because it had been Henry's idea. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because he thought his friend had become insensible. 13. According to Lord Henry, what is important for artists to do? A) They should exhibit their painting as much as possible. B) They build up a good name for themselves. C) The should have a reason for every. D) They should talk about their paintings. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They build up a good name for themselves. 14. What is the first thing that is reflected in the picture? A) Dorian. B) The sin of cruelty and the damage it has done to someone. C) Basil and his friendship with dorian. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The sin of cruelty and the damage it has done to someone. 15. Explain the theme of the consequences of vanity and narcissism in The Picture of Dorian Gray. A) Narcissism is a positive trait that should be embraced. B) Self-love leads to happiness and success. C) Excessive self-love always leads to positive outcomes. D) Excessive self-love and obsession with one's appearance can lead to moral decay and destruction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Excessive self-love and obsession with one's appearance can lead to moral decay and destruction. 16. Basil thought Dorian had changed because of Harry A) FALSE. B) TRUE. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) TRUE. 17. How does Dorian Gray's attitude towards life change throughout chapters 1-8? A) From innocent and optimistic to corrupted and hedonistic. B) From introverted to extroverted. C) From lazy to hardworking. D) From generous to selfish. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) From innocent and optimistic to corrupted and hedonistic. 18. Why didn't Basil want to exhibit the portrait? A) He didn't want to be famous. B) He was afraid that people would know too many secrets inside of him. C) He was afraid that people wouldn't like his portrait. D) He thought people wouldn't understand his art. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He was afraid that people would know too many secrets inside of him. 19. What does the word "sore" mean? A) Painful, especially when touched. B) Bigger than usual. C) A pain you feel inside your head. D) Not well or healthy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Painful, especially when touched. 20. What does Lord Henry think Basil should do with the picture of Dorian that Basil has painted? A) Hide it. B) Exhibit it. C) Sell it. D) Destroy it. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Exhibit it. 21. What is the purpose of the portrait in the first 5 chapters of the book? A) To show Dorian's spiritual qualities. B) To show Dorian's personal growth. C) To show Dorian's physical beauty. D) To show Dorian's internal struggles. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To show Dorian's physical beauty. 22. Which of the following COULD NOT be a theme of The Picture of Dorian Gray? A) There is no such thing as evil art, only evil people. B) Outward beauty is not enough to fulfill us. C) Deception takes a toll on the deceiver. D) Anyone can be redeemed when they repent of their vices. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Anyone can be redeemed when they repent of their vices. 23. Who is telling the story in the first 5 chapters of the book? A) Lord Henry. B) Dorian Gray. C) Basil Hallward. D) The painting itself. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Basil Hallward. 24. Did James like Dorian? A) No, he didn't. B) Yes, he did. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No, he didn't. 25. Lord Henry said to Dorian: A) You look old in your portrait. B) Life is very long. C) One day you will be old. D) You will be young forever. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) One day you will be old. 26. Who said:'' I really want to meet that young man" ? A) Basil Hallward. B) Dorian Gray. C) Lord Henry. D) Lord Henry's uncle. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Lord Henry. 27. What was the first reason the portrait painter gave for not wanting to exhibit Dorian's portrait? A) He didn't think it looked like Dorian. B) He wanted to sell it for money right away. C) He put too much of himself in the painting. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He put too much of himself in the painting. 28. What happened at the theatre? A) Sybil didn't act and they cancelled the show. B) Sybil performed really badly. C) The audience shouted: "Bravo". D) Dorian brought flowers to Sybil in the interval. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sybil performed really badly. 29. What's the name of the painter? A) Peter. B) Basil. C) Henry. D) Dorian. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Basil. 30. What information was contained in the telegram Dorian sent to Lord Henry? A) Dorian's home had burned down. B) Basil was near death. C) Dorian was getting married. D) Lord Henry's Aunt Agatha had died. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dorian was getting married. 31. Describe Dorian Gray's character development in the first 8 chapters of the book. A) Dorian Gray becomes a selfless and compassionate person. B) Dorian Gray's character development shows his initial innocence and purity, as well as his growing obsession with youth and beauty. C) Dorian Gray remains unchanged and static throughout the first 8 chapters. D) Dorian Gray becomes a wise and mature individual. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dorian Gray's character development shows his initial innocence and purity, as well as his growing obsession with youth and beauty. 32. What explanation did Dorian give when talking about the painting of himself? A) He loved it! He looked handsome. B) When he becomes old, the painting will always remain of the same of him being young and handsome. C) He wanted to sell his painting to a bank so it would be displayed for everyone to see. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) When he becomes old, the painting will always remain of the same of him being young and handsome. 33. Mrs. Vane was married to James and Sibyl's father A) TRUE. B) FALSE. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 34. Chapter 9 starts ..... A) In the morning at Dorian's house. B) In the evening at Basil's room. C) At night in the streets of London. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In the morning at Dorian's house. 35. When was The Picture of Dorian Gray published? A) 1900. B) 1890. C) 1910. D) 1888. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 1890. 36. What does the word "ashamed" mean? A) When a person is embarrassed. B) When a person sad. C) When a person is not ashamed. D) When a person is having fun. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) When a person is embarrassed. 37. What are the consequences of moral corruption in the story? A) Loss of trust, damaged relationships, negative impact on society, and personal guilt or remorse. B) Enhanced reputation, stronger alliances, personal satisfaction. C) Financial gain, improved social status, increased power. D) Positive impact on society, improved relationships, personal happiness. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Loss of trust, damaged relationships, negative impact on society, and personal guilt or remorse. 38. Who wrote "The Picture of Dorian Gray" ? A) G.Bernard Shaw. B) Jonathan Swift. C) Oscar Wilde. D) James Joyce. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Oscar Wilde. 39. Which sentence is NOT correct? A) "I'll bring it straight back, ' she promised'. B) 'He had also promised not to tell his parents.'. C) 'Please promise your room, it's messy.'. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 'Please promise your room, it's messy.'. 40. Before going to the theatre, what did Dorian write on his note to Lord Henry? A) "Sybil is not acting today". B) "Sybil doesn't love me anymore". C) "Sybil's mother doesn't like me". D) "Sybil and I are getting married". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "Sybil and I are getting married". 41. According to Dorian, Basil is A) Not a gifted painter. B) Afraid of life. C) A great romantic. D) Heavily influenced by Lord Henry. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Afraid of life. 42. Who is Basil's painting a picture of? A) His brother who died when he was young. B) Dorian Gray. C) Lord Henry. D) The woman he is in love with. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dorian Gray. 43. How does Lord Henry influence Dorian's thoughts on youth and beauty? A) He advises Dorian to be humble. B) He tells Dorian to avoid love. C) He makes Dorian fear aging. D) He encourages Dorian to seek knowledge. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He makes Dorian fear aging. 44. What did Basil create that represented Dorian Gray in Scene 1? A) A sculpture. B) A painting. C) A collage. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A painting. 45. Why won't Basil display his painting in chapter one? A) He thinks it is vulgar. B) He says there is too much of himself in the painting. C) Dorian asks him not to. D) He thinks it an ugly painting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He says there is too much of himself in the painting. 46. What is Dorian Gray's most obvious trait? A) His smile. B) His great intelligence. C) His extraordinary personal beauty. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) His extraordinary personal beauty. 47. Oscar Wilde was sent to prison in 1895. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 48. What was the name of the young woman Dorian fell idealistically in love with only to later destroy? A) Sibyl Vane. B) Vivien Hall. C) Evelyn Zorn. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sibyl Vane. 49. Who is Sybil Vane in the Picture of Dorian Gray? A) She is an actress that Dorian Gray met at the theatre. Dorian fell in love with her. B) Sybil Wane is Dorian Gray's sister who help him steal the portrait. C) Sybil Vane is Lord Henry's wife. She died and Lord Henry never got over it. D) She is the journalist they call for to tell the story behind the Portrait of Dorian Gray. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She is an actress that Dorian Gray met at the theatre. Dorian fell in love with her. 50. What is Dorian's wish? A) He wishes to grow old and the picture stay young. B) He wishes to stay young forever. C) He wishes to stay young and the picture to grow old. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He wishes to stay young and the picture to grow old. 51. In Chapter 3, what causes Dorian to become infatuated with Sibyl Vane? A) Her exceptional acting skills. B) Her beauty and grace. C) Her intellectual conversations. D) Her musical talent. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Her exceptional acting skills. 52. Explain the relationship between Dorian Gray and Lord Henry in the first 8 chapters. A) Lord Henry acts as a mentor to Dorian, shaping his beliefs and influencing his behavior. B) Dorian Gray is actually Lord Henry's father. C) Dorian Gray and Lord Henry are enemies from the start. D) Lord Henry is a servant to Dorian Gray. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Lord Henry acts as a mentor to Dorian, shaping his beliefs and influencing his behavior. 53. What happened with Dorian's Gray portrait after Dorian Gray told Sybil he was no longer in love with her? A) The portrait remained unchanged and unaffected. B) The portrait turned into a beautiful landscape painting. C) The portrait started to show signs of aging and corruption. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The portrait started to show signs of aging and corruption. 54. The preface of the novel consists of a series of epigrams on what subject? A) Writing. B) Aging. C) Beauty. D) Painting. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Beauty. 55. Discuss the theme of the power of influence and manipulation in the novel. A) The novel has no theme of influence or manipulation. B) The theme of influence and manipulation is only a minor aspect of the novel. C) The power of influence and manipulation is a central theme in the novel. D) The characters in the novel are not affected by influence or manipulation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The power of influence and manipulation is a central theme in the novel. 56. It was long past midday when Dorian woke up at the beginning of the chapter A) F. B) T. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) T. 57. "Only the senses cure the ..... , " said Lord Henry. A) Season. B) Sunburnt. C) Soul. D) Young. E) Painting. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Soul. 58. How does Dorian Gray feel about getting old? A) He is terrified of it. B) He believes it will make him wiser. C) He looks forward to it. D) He is indifferent to it. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He is terrified of it. 59. Basil felt sad because ..... A) Dorian and Lord Henry didn't invite him for dinner. B) He went to the theatre alone. C) Dorian only met up with Sybil every day. D) Dorian didn't like his paintings any more. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He went to the theatre alone. 60. How does Dorian's transformation into a monster affect his relationships in Chapter 14? A) His friends and loved ones are indifferent towards him. B) His friends and loved ones reject and fear him. C) His friends and loved ones accept and embrace him. D) His friends and loved ones are unaware of his transformation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) His friends and loved ones reject and fear him. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesClassics QuizzesEnglish Literature QuizzesThe Picture Of Dorian Gray Quiz 1The Picture Of Dorian Gray Quiz 3The Picture Of Dorian Gray Quiz 4The Picture Of Dorian Gray Quiz 5The Picture Of Dorian Gray Quiz 6The Picture Of Dorian Gray Quiz 7 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books