The Picture of Dorian Gray

"Dorian," Lord Henry said finally, “today you're young and the world is yours. Life is short and you must enjoy every minute. Pleasure is the only important thing. You're handsome now, but one day you'll be old. Your dark hair will become grey and thin, you'll have lines on your face and you won't see well any more. Then it'll be too late and you'll be sorry.”

His words made a strong impression on Dorian.

Which sentences summarises best Lord Henry's words?

• You must be good to others because when you become older others will be good to you.

• You must avoid pleasure.

• It is too late to enjoy life for Dorian.

• You must enjoy life now before becoming old.

Why was Basil unhappy when he heard that Lord Henry wanted to meet Dorian?

• Because Basil was in love with Lord Henry.

• Because Basil thought that Lord Henry was a bad influence for Dorian. Also, he was jealous

• Because Basil thought that Dorian was a bad influence for Lord Henry. Also, he was jealous.

• Because he was painting a portrait of Dorian and he couldn’t concentrate if Lord Henry and Dorian were speaking.

What did Dorian say when he saw his portrait for the first time?

• “Why can’t the young man in the portrait become old, and not me?”

• “Why is the man in the portrait younger than me?”

• “Why is the man in the portrait older than me?”

• “This is the best portrait I have ever seen!”

What was Sibyl’s brother's reaction when his sister told him about Dorian?

• He was really happy because Dorian was a good man.

• He was really happy because Dorian was rich.

• He said “If he makes you unhappy, I’ll punish him!”.

• He said “You must trust Dorian, he’s a good man”.

What does Dorian do after he breaks up with Sibyl?

• He burns the theatre where Sibyl works.

• He didn’t do anything, he just kept going with his life.

• He writes a letter saying he’s sorry.

• He finds another girlfriend.

Where did Oscar Wilde publish his first books?

• In Dublin

• In London.

• In France.

• In Italy.

Oscar Wilde was born in a rich family.

• True.

• False.

Oscar Wilde had an affair with another man after divorcing his wife.

• True.

• False.