The Picture of Dorian Gray

What does Dorian say he would give up in order to remain forever young?

• His money

• His family

• His soul

• His place in upper class society

To which play does Dorian take Henry and Basil?

• Julius Caesar

• The Merchant of Venice

• Hamlet

• Romeo & Juliet

Why doesn't Basil want to show the portrait in public?

• He doesn't think it's very good.

• he is scared of criticism

• he thinks it will upset Dorian

• he thinks it shows too much of himself

Who likes talking, laughing and playing games with words?

• Dorian Gray

• Lord Henry Wotton

• Basil Hallward

• Lady Monmouth

"I am told, on excellent authority, that her father keeps an American dry-goods store," said Sir Thomas Burdon, looking supercilious."

What is the meaning of the word "supercilious"?

• Haughty

• Smart

• Knowledgeable

• Handsome

What famous phrase appears in the Preface to The Picture of Dorian Gray?

• “All happy families resemble one another, but each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way”

• • “All art is quite useless”

• “The best way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it”

• “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”

How long does Dorian mourn for Sibyl before going out with Lord Henry?

• Three weeks

• Eighteen years

• One year

• Several hours

Which of the following is can be an antonym for the word "sanguine"?

• Pessimistic

• Irritated

• Distressed

• Elated

What gift from Lord Henry does Dorian blame for playing a large part in his corruption?

• a book of poetry

• a box of opium

• a handheld mirror

• a novel

How does Dorian respond to Basil’s confrontation?

• • He shows Basil the horribly changed portrait

• • He orders Basil to leave the house

• • He laughs it all off

• • He sends for the police