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What is the name of the actress whom Dorian Gray falls in love with?

Sibyl. Dorian tells Lord Harry he fell in love with Sibyl Vane when he saw her in "Romeo and Juliet". She killed herself when Dorian broke off their engagement. Hetty was a pure village girl whom he cared for later in the novel.

When Lady Harry first meet Dorian, which opera does she say she was attending when she saw him?

Lohengrin. Victoria Harry tells Dorian that she saw him at a performance of Wagner's "Lohengrin". She also tells Dorian that she likes Wagner because the music is so loud that you can talk the whole time without anyone hearing what you are saying.

Who painted Dorian Gray's portrait?

Basil Hallward. Basil Hallward once told Lord Harry that he felt he put too much of himself into the portrait. Basil felt that he put part of his soul into the painting.

Where did the artist want to display his picture of Dorian Gray?

Paris. Basil wanted Dorian's portrait for a show he was having in Paris the first week in October.

What was the profession of Mr. Ashton?

framemaker. Mr. Ashton helped Dorian take his portrait upstairs to his room.

What was the name of the opera singer that Lord Harry kept telling Dorian he must see sing?

Patti. Harry mentions Patti by names several times in the novel.

Which of the following was NOT one of the things Dorian collected to pass the time?

stamps. Dorian collected books, tapestries, jewels and things related to the church to try to get his mind off of the painting.

What is Dorian's birthday?

November 9. Wilde mentions that the eve of Dorian's 32nd birthday was November 8th.

Which character disposes of a human body in "A Picture of Dorian Gray"?

Alan Campbell. Dorian blackmails Alan Campbell into disposing of Basil's body by scientific means, by blackmailing him.

Who killed Dorian Gray?

Dorian Gray. Dorian slashed the picture of himself with a knife, and killed himself that way.