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The Picture of Dorian Gray Trivia Quiz

I just finished reading this novel! It is a very good (and interesting) book!

A multiple-choice quiz by janiewitgunns. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
janiewitgunns

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
145,068

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2043

Last 3 plays: Upstart3 (4/10), magcargot (10/10), Guest 102 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which European city does the novel take place? Hint

Berlin

Rome

London

Paris

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who paints the picture of Dorian Gray? Hint

James Vane

Basil Hallward

Lord Henry Wotton

Dorian paints it himself

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who makes Dorian realize that he is very handsome? Hint

Basil Hallward

Dorian knows that he is handsome at the beginning of the novel

James Vane

Lord Henry Wotton

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Question 4 of 10

4. What nickname does Sibyl give Dorian? Hint

Handsome Prince

Knight in Shining Armor

Prince Charming

Amazing Amour

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who tries to kill Dorian? Hint

Sibyl Vane

Basil Hallward

James Vane

Lord Henry Wotton

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Question 6 of 10

6. When Dorian is 38 years old, he shows someone his picture. Who does Dorian show his picture to? Hint

Basil Hallward

Lord Henry Wotton

James Vane

Dorian shows his picture to no one

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is Alan Campbell's profession? Hint

meteorologist

biologist

chemist

botanist

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Question 8 of 10

8. True or False? Red blood appeared on the hands of the picture?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which city was Basil going to be staying for six months? Hint

Berlin

London

Paris

Rome

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Question 10 of 10

10. Why did Dorian no longer love Sibyl Vane? Hint

she married James

she hated his picture

she acted poorly

she threatened to have him killed

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 15 2024 : Upstart3: 4/10
Nov 10 2024 : magcargot: 10/10
Oct 14 2024 : Guest 102: 7/10
Oct 02 2024 : Guest 78: 10/10
Sep 27 2024 : Guest 41: 7/10
Sep 24 2024 : Guest 104: 10/10
Sep 24 2024 : Guest 104: 10/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which European city does the novel take place?

Answer: London

This novel takes place in London, England. It is set in the late 19th century.

2. Who paints the picture of Dorian Gray?

Answer: Basil Hallward

Basil describes the picture of Dorian as being the best work that he has ever created in his life.

3. Who makes Dorian realize that he is very handsome?

Answer: Lord Henry Wotton

Lord Henry is the person responsible for Dorian's vanity. Dorian himself is not aware of his good looks until Lord Henry compliments him on them.

4. What nickname does Sibyl give Dorian?

Answer: Prince Charming

Sibyl does call Dorian 'Prince Charming' when she first meets him.

5. Who tries to kill Dorian?

Answer: James Vane

James feels that Dorian is responsible for Sibyl's death. Sibyl is James' sister.

6. When Dorian is 38 years old, he shows someone his picture. Who does Dorian show his picture to?

Answer: Basil Hallward

Dorian shows Basil his hideous picture; he then kills him.

7. What is Alan Campbell's profession?

Answer: chemist

Dorian blackmails Alan to burn Basil's corpse after he has murdered him.

8. True or False? Red blood appeared on the hands of the picture?

Answer: true

This appeared on Dorian's hands in the picture because he murdered Basil.

9. In which city was Basil going to be staying for six months?

Answer: Paris

Basil, however, is killed by Dorian before he can depart on his journey.

10. Why did Dorian no longer love Sibyl Vane?

Answer: she acted poorly

Dorian brought Basil and Lord Henry to a play to see Sibyl act. However, she acted poorly so that she could lose her job and they could be married. Because of this, Dorian shunned her because he realized she was nothing more than an average woman.

Source: Author janiewitgunns

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