The Picture of Dorian Gray Quiz

An artistic representation of 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' featuring a beautiful young man gazing at his portrait, with dark and light contrasts symbolizing morality and decadence.

The Picture of Dorian Gray Quiz

Test your knowledge of Oscar Wilde's timeless classic, 'The Picture of Dorian Gray.' Dive into the world of art, morality, and the pursuit of beauty through a series of ten engaging questions.

Discover key themes and character motivations.
Challenge your understanding of the plot.
Reflect on philosophical questions raised by the narrative.

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by CharmingAuthor42

What famous phrase appears in the Preface to The Picture of Dorian Gray?

�All happy families resemble one another, but each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way”

�All art is quite useless”

How does Dorian kill Basil?

He stabs him to death

He pushes him out a window

As the years pass, what happens to Dorian’s body?

It slowly disintegrates

It remains youthful and beautiful

Upon seeing his completed portrait, what does Dorian wish?

That the painting would grow old while he remained eternally young

That the painting would bear the marks of his sins

What happens when Dorian attempts to drive a knife into his portrait?

He is unable to bring himself to destroy the painting, and he throws the knife out the window

He becomes the disfigured image in the painting and, in effect, stabs himself

Would you like to live forever?Do you think you will be happy?

Yes!

No!

Is it more important to be beautiful or good?

Beautiful.

Good.

What best describes the philosophy that Lord Henry espuses?

Alttruistic.

Hedonistic.

To whom does Basil give the painting?

Dorian

Lady Agatha

What gift from Lord Henry profoundly influences Dorian?

A statue

A book

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