Quiz su Oscar Wilde e Il Ritratto di Dorian Gray

What is the main artistic movement associated with Oscar Wilde?

• Romanticism

• Aestheticism

• Realism

• Surrealism

Which character represents pure aesthetic impulse in the novel?

• Dorian Gray

• The portrait

• Basil Hallward

• Lord Henry Wotton

What does the portrait of Dorian Gray symbolize in the novel?

• Youth

• The corruption of the soul

• Morality

• Everlasting beauty

What is one of the main themes explored in the novel?

• War

• Romantic love

• Family

• The conflict between beauty and morality

What famous phrase by Lord Henry summarizes his philosophy?

• Beauty is truth, truth beauty.

• There is no moral or immoral book.

• Life is a dream.

• Youth is a gift.

What is the effect of Lord Henry's words on Dorian?

• It leads him to a tragic self-destruction

• It makes him sadder

• It makes him indifferent

• It makes him feel powerful

Which aspect of Wilde's style is particularly celebrated in the novel?

• Simple language

• Elegant and ornate prose

• Monotonous dialogues

• Vague descriptions

What is Dorian's reaction when he sees his finished portrait?

• He realizes his beauty

• He doesn't care

• He feels sad

• He becomes angry

What does the 'yellow book' represent in the novel?

• A book of poetry

• A history book

• A symbol of decadent literature

• A personal diary

What is the main conclusion that Wilde seems to suggest regarding Aestheticism?

• It is always positive

• It can lead to spiritual decay

• It has no effect

• It is just a trend