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Quiz about The Picture of Dorian Gray
Quiz about The Picture of Dorian Gray

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.
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Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
145,068
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
1980
Last 3 plays: Guest 72 (7/10), Guest 75 (0/10), Guest 176 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In which European city does the novel take place? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who paints the picture of Dorian Gray? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who makes Dorian realize that he is very handsome? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What nickname does Sibyl give Dorian? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who tries to kill Dorian? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. When Dorian is 38 years old, he shows someone his picture. Who does Dorian show his picture to? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is Alan Campbell's profession? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. True or False? Red blood appeared on the hands of the picture?


Question 9 of 10
9. In which city was Basil going to be staying for six months? Hint


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



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 72: 7/10
Mar 27 2024 : Guest 75: 0/10
Mar 26 2024 : Guest 176: 7/10
Mar 17 2024 : Guest 93: 10/10
Mar 15 2024 : Guest 167: 9/10
Mar 12 2024 : noturashqq: 8/10
Mar 11 2024 : Guest 88: 8/10
Mar 01 2024 : EVILKLOWN1: 4/10
Mar 01 2024 : Porchpirate717: 2/10

Score Distribution

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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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