The Picture of Dorian Gray Chapters 1-11 Quiz

Where does the story take place?

London, England

How does Basil Hallward meet Dorian Gray?

At Lady Brandon's event

How has Lord Henry heard of Dorian Gray before?

Henry's aunt knows Dorian Gray

Why doesn't Basil want to exhibit the painting?

He feels that he has put too much of himself into the painting

What does Basil predict about the attributes of Lord Henry, Dorian, and himself, respectively?

Basil predicts that Lord Henry's rank and wealth, his (Basil's) brains and fame, and Dorian's good looks will cause them to all suffer terribly.

What is an epigram?

An epigram is a witty, generally satirical or paradoxical statement that expresses an idea in a humorous and/or ironic way

How does everyone view Dorian?

A man that's trustworthy, simply because of his looks.

What is the warning Basil gives to Dorian regarding Lord Henry?

"Don't pay too much attention to what Lord Henry says. He has a very bad influence over all his friends, with the single exception of myself."

Dorian doesn't take this seriously.

What is likely the name of the yellow book Lord Henry read when he was young?

A Revours

What are Lord Henry's comments on youth?

Henry sees youth as the only thing that's worth having, tells Dorian that he will no longer be beautiful once he loses youth, and tells him to live while he has a chance.

Why is Dorian jealous of the painting?

The painting will remain young while he will age.

Who is Lord Fermor?

Lord Henry's rich, lazy uncle.

Why does Lord Henry visit Lord Fermor?

To get USELESS information about Dorian Gray.

What is Lord Henry's plan for Dorian?

Lord Henry plans to make Dorian a reflection of himself in word, deed, and temperament. Trying to outdo God, and it will fail.

Who is Lord Henry's wife?

Lady Victoria Henry

Describe Lord Henry's marriage

Henry and his wife have a distant marriage with Lady Victoria being untidy visually, always having outside passions, however, still loves to go to church. Things aren't as they seem. Additionally, she loves to go to the Opera so she can gossip

Why does Dorian love Sybil?

Dorian loves Sybil because she has the amazing ability to portray different characters, and is beautiful. Dorian loves what Sybil can do, not Sybil

Why does Lord Henry say that the death of Sybil is to his advantage?

Lord Henry says that this happened to his advantage because now Dorian won't be entangled in marriage.