Test on The Picture of Dorian Gray: Introduction
The Picture of Dorian Gray Introduction: Analysis & Summary
Dorian Gray — Characters & Interaction
20 questions
Question 1: Lord Henry describes Lady Brandon as a 'peacock in everything but beauty'.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: Lord Henry, responding to Basil's mention of Lady Brandon's shrill voice, states, 'Yes ; she is a peacock In everything but beauty,'.
Question 2: Lady Brandon prevented Basil Hallward from leaving the room when he attempted to escape.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: Basil Hallward states that as he struggled to the door to quit the room, he stumbled against Lady Brandon, who then asked him, "You are not going to run away so soon, Mr. Hallward?", effectively stopping his departure.
Question 3: Lady Brandon correctly remembered Dorian Gray's primary activities when introducing him.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: When introducing Dorian Gray, Lady Brandon stated she 'Quite forget what he does' and then asked, 'oh, yes, plays the piano or Is it the violin, dear Mr. Gray?', indicating her confusion rather than accurate remembrance of his activities.
Question 4: Basil Hallward experienced a curious sensation of terror and felt his whole nature, soul, and art could be absorbed by Dorian Gray's personality upon their first meeting.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: When Basil Hallward first saw Dorian Gray and their eyes met, he stated, 'A curious sensation of terror came over me. I knew that I had come face to face with someone whose mere personality was so fascinating that, If I allowed it to do so, it would absorb my whole nature, my whole soul, my very art itself.'
Question 5: Within the conversation between Basil and Lord Henry, the assertion is made that conscience and cowardice are essentially the same.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: Lord Henry explicitly states to Basil, 'Conscience and cowardice are really the same things, Basil. Conscience is the trade-name of the firm. That is all.'