The Picture of Dorian Gray · Oscar Wilde

Preface & Chapters I–IV Quiz

The Preface, Basil's studio, Lord Henry's gospel of youth, the wish, and Dorian's love for an actress.

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Q1 of 10
What claim about art ends Wilde's Preface?
Q2 of 10
Why won't Basil exhibit the portrait?
Q3 of 10
Where did Basil first meet Dorian?
Q4 of 10
What does Lord Henry advise Dorian to do with a temptation?
Q5 of 10
What does Dorian wish when he sees the finished portrait?
Q6 of 10
What does Basil try to do to the portrait after the wish?
Q7 of 10
Whom does Lord Henry visit to learn about Dorian's family?
Q8 of 10
What happened to Dorian's father?
Q9 of 10
Where does Dorian first see Sibyl Vane?
Q10 of 10
What news ends Chapter IV?