Chapter 1
Between which two characters does most of the dialogue in Chapter 1 take place?
A. Dorian Gray and Basil Hallward
B. Dorian Gray and Lord Henry
C. Basil Hallward and Lord Henry
D. Basil Hallward and the Duchess
What does Dorian wish for after seeing the finished portrait?
A. To become famous
B. To remain young forever
C. To marry immediately
D. To travel abroad
Where does most of Chapter 3 take place?
A. Basil’s studio
B. Dorian’s house
C. A dinner party hosted by Lady Agatha
D. A big theatre with wealthy people
What exciting news does Dorian tell Lord Henry at the beginning of the chapter?
A. He has sold the portrait
B. He is moving abroad
C. He fell in love
D. He is reconciling with Basil
Who is mainly introduced in Chapter 5?
A. Basil’s brother
B. Sibyl’s family
C. Lord Henry’s wife
D. Dorian’s guardian
Why is Basil reluctant to exhibit the portrait he has painted?
A. He believes it is technically flawed
B. He fears criticism from other artists
C. He thinks it reveals too much of his soul
D. He promised Dorian it would remain private
What effect does Lord Henry’s speech about youth have on Dorian?
A. It confuses him
B. It makes him gay
C. It makes him angry
D. It deeply influences and disturbs him
What important detail does Lord Henry learn from his uncle about Dorian’s parents?
A. They lived happily together for many years
B. Dorian’s father was extremely wealthy
C. Dorian’s mother married for love and her husband was killed
D. Dorian was adopted as a child because his parents didn't want him
What happens at the very end of Chapter 4?
A. Dorian breaks off the relationship
B. Dorian introduces his lover to Basil
C. Dorian gets engaged
D. Lord Henry meets Dorians lover
How does Sibyl feel about her relationship with Dorian?
A. Doubtful and anxious
B. Embarrassed
C. Deeply romantic and idealistic
D. Indifferent
Which theme is most clearly introduced in Chapter 1?
A. The inevitability of punishment
B. The conflict between art and morality
C. The power of political ambition
D. The importance of romantic love
What does Lord Henry mainly argue is the most important thing in life?
A. Wealth
B. Reputation
C. Youth
D. Education
What impression do we get of Dorian in this chapter?
A. He confidently argues with Lord Henry
B. He seems withdrawn and ill
C. He is fascinated and influenced by Lord Henry
D. He openly rejects Lord Henry’s ideas
Why does Dorian admire Sibyl (his lover) so intensely?
A. Because she is wealthy and paid for his dinner
B. Because she flatters him
C. Because of her acting talent and beauty
D. Because Basil recommends her
What nickname does Sibyl use for Dorian?
A. “My King”
B. “Prince Charming”
C. “My Romeo”
D. “Sigma Boy”
What does Basil suggest Dorian Gray represents to him as an artist?
A. A rival who inspires competition
B. A symbol of social success
C. A new artistic ideal
D. A reminder of his youth
In Chapter 2, what is the main thematic conflict introduced through Dorian’s reaction to the portrait?
A. Wealth vs. poverty
B. Love vs. hate
C. Youth and beauty vs. time and decay
D. Art vs. politics
What literary device is most visible in Lord Henry’s conversation style?
A. Paradox - self-contradictory statement
B. Simile - comparison of one thing with another thing
C. Personification - something non-human is ascribed human qualities
D. Onomatopoeia - word is pronounced the same way as the sound associated with it
How does Lord Henry react when Dorian passionately describes his love for Sibyl during Chapter 4?
A. He sincerely congratulates him
B. He treats it lightly and responds with irony
C. He becomes jealous and angry
D. He warns Dorian to end it immediately
Why is James Vane worried about Dorian?
A. He thinks Dorian is poor
B. He believes Dorian is gay
C. He does not trust Dorian
D. He is jealous of Sibyl
How does Lord Henry describe Dorian Gray when speaking about his appearance?
A. As a tragic hero
B. As a modern Narcissus
C. As an innocent child
D. As a fallen angel
Why does Basil worry about Lord Henry influencing Dorian?
A. He thinks Lord Henry is gay and in love with Dorian
B. He believes Lord Henry’s ideas are morally dangerous
C. He fears Dorian will stop modelling
D. He dislikes Lord Henry personally
What is the deeper purpose of Chapter 3 in the structure of the novel?
A. To introduce a mystery about the portrait
B. To show political corruption
C. To expand Lord Henry’s philosophy and its social influence
D. To develop Basil’s jealousy
What theme is developed through Dorian’s relationship with Sibyl in this chapter?
A. Love as political alliance
B. Illusion vs reality
C. Revenge and justice
D. Wealth and social class
What major theme is strengthened in Chapter 5 through Sibyl and her family?
A. Political corruption
B. Social class and vulnerability
C. Scientific progress
D. Religious conflict