illustration of the upper-right corner of Dorian Gray's picture

The Picture of Dorian Gray

by Oscar Wilde

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The Picture of Dorian Gray Overview Quiz

Think you know the ins and outs of this creepy story about a mysterious man who never dies? Take The Picture of Dorian Gray Overview Quiz from eNotes to find out! Contains ten questions about Oscar Wilde's famous story, including details about Dorian, Sybil Vane, and Alex.

  1. Why does James Vane not kill Dorian when he has the chance?

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  2. Whom does Sir Geoffrey Clouston accidentally shoot?

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  3. What does Adrian Singleton call Dorian?

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  4. What happens when Dorian shows Basil the portrait after their chance meeting in London?

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  5. What does Sybil Vane do for a living?

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

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  7. Why does Alex agree to help Dorian?

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  8. What does Dorian do to his portrait in the end?

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  9. What does Dorian notice about his self-portrait when he breaks up with Sybil?

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  10. Where does Dorian encounter James Vane and Adrian Singleton?

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