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Quiz about Whos Who in The Picture of Dorian Gray

Who's Who in "The Picture of Dorian Gray" Quiz

This quiz will generally acquaint you with characters for Oscar Wilde's only novel.

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

Author
savannahjan

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
174,900

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
1624

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. Who is the artist in this novel? Hint

Lord Henry Wotton

Alan Campbell

Dorian Gray

Basil Hallward

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Question 2 of 15

2. Who do people constantly accuse of being a cynic? Hint

Basil Hallward

Dorian Gray

James Vane

Lord Henry Wotton

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Question 3 of 15

3. Who had a type of eternal youth? Hint

Dorian Gray

James Vane

Sibyl Vane

Alan Campbell

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Question 4 of 15

4. Who was called "Prince Charming"? Hint

Lord Henry

Dorian Gray

James Vane

Alan Campbell

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Question 5 of 15

5. Who disposed of Basil's body? Hint

Dorian Gray

Alan Campbell

Lord Henry

Victor

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Question 6 of 15

6. Who committed suicide by poison? Hint

Henry Ashton

Alan Campbell

Sibyl Vane

Adrian Singleton

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Question 7 of 15

7. Who got shot during a hunting party? Hint

James Vane

Victor

Frederick

Nobody

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Question 8 of 15

8. Who did Dorian share drinks with at the Opium house? Hint

Adrian Singleton

James Vane

Lord Henry

Henry Ashton

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Question 9 of 15

9. Who was the girl that loved Dorian, but as a good deed, he set her free? Hint

Sibyl Vane

Hetty Merton

Lady Narborough

Lady Alice Chapman

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Question 10 of 15

10. Who does Dorian murder? Hint

James Vane

Alan Campbell

Adrian Singleton

Basil Hallward

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who wished they knew a real-life murderer? Hint

Dorian Gray

Lady Narborough

Basil Hallward

Lord Henry

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Question 12 of 15

12. Who was Dorian's mother? Hint

Lady Margaret Devereux

Lady Agatha

Duchess of Harley

Elaine Vandeleur

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Question 13 of 15

13. What part was Sibyl playing the first time Dorian saw her? Hint

Juliet

Cordelia

Desdemona

Viola

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who gave Dorian the book he became obsessed with? Hint

Lord Henry

James

Basil

Victor

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Question 15 of 15

15. Who was Dorian's housekeeper? Hint

Mrs. Ruxton

Mrs. Agatha

Mrs. Leaf

Mrs. Erlynne

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is the artist in this novel?

Answer: Basil Hallward

Basil Hallward is a great painter who uses Dorian Gray as his muse.

2. Who do people constantly accuse of being a cynic?

Answer: Lord Henry Wotton

Lord Henry is one of the most interesting characters in this novel. His numerous discourses on various subjects throughout the novel will capture your interest every time.

3. Who had a type of eternal youth?

Answer: Dorian Gray

After calling a desperate prayer to the heavens to remain eternally young, Dorian realizes his wish was granted as the painting begins to age and he remains young.

4. Who was called "Prince Charming"?

Answer: Dorian Gray

Sibyl did not know his real name and so she referred to him as "Prince Charming". It made their love all the more romantic in her eyes.

5. Who disposed of Basil's body?

Answer: Alan Campbell

Dorian black-mailed Alan into disposing of the body. Alan committed suicide not long after committing the terrible act.

6. Who committed suicide by poison?

Answer: Sibyl Vane

After she purposely acted poorly in "Romeo and Juliet", Dorian told her the wedding was off. She went to her dressing room and drank poison.

7. Who got shot during a hunting party?

Answer: James Vane

James Vane was stalking Dorian Gray to avenge his sister's death. Unfortunately, he got ahead of the hunting line.

8. Who did Dorian share drinks with at the Opium house?

Answer: Adrian Singleton

Adrian was one of Dorian's friends. But by some misfortune, his relatinship with Dorian led to his downfall.

9. Who was the girl that loved Dorian, but as a good deed, he set her free?

Answer: Hetty Merton

Hetty was a girl that Dorian had a romance with in the country. As part of his attempt to better himself, he ended the romance.

10. Who does Dorian murder?

Answer: Basil Hallward

When Dorian showed Basil the hideous portrait, Basil began to tell Dorian what he needed to do to fix his life. Dorian got upset at this and stabbed him in the neck with a knife.

11. Who wished they knew a real-life murderer?

Answer: Lord Henry

Ironically, Lord Henry makes this remark to Dorian, who had recently murdered Basil.

12. Who was Dorian's mother?

Answer: Lady Margaret Devereux

His mother fell in love with a man beneath her station. Her father had him murdered, but they had already concieved Dorian.

13. What part was Sibyl playing the first time Dorian saw her?

Answer: Juliet

Dorian fell in love with her during this performance. It was also her portrayal of Juliet that LOST her Dorian's love.

14. Who gave Dorian the book he became obsessed with?

Answer: Lord Henry

Lord Henry sent Dorian a book that was remarkably similar to the life that Dorian was leading. He bought 8 different copies and bound them in different colors so they would match his mood.

15. Who was Dorian's housekeeper?

Answer: Mrs. Leaf

Mrs. Leaf held all the keys to the house. It was she who gave Dorian the key to the room that would keep his secrets.

Source: Author savannahjan

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