SCHO LA s T I C S C O PE

PLAY: The Picture of Dorian Gray SKILL: Reading Comprehension

Name: _______________________________________ Class: ___________________ Date: _____________

1.  Henry Wotton convinces Dorian that _______ is more important than anything else. A  art B  innocence C  friendship D  youth 2.  From which of the following lines can you infer that in late 19th-century London, actresses were considered lower-class citizens?

4.  How does Dorian react when he first realizes the painting has changed? A  He is thrilled by the idea that he can get away with anything. B  He is shocked and tries to destroy the picture. C  He is frightened and wants to be a good person. D  He is amused but doesnt really care what happens to the picture. 5.  Which of the following best describes the way Dorian changes during the play? A  At first he is optimistic, then he becomes sad and regretful. B  At first he is careless, then he becomes cautious and calculating. C  At first he is innocent, then he becomes corrupt and wicked. D  At first he is passionate, then he becomes hopeless and discouraged.

6.  In Scene 5, why doesnt Jim shoot Dorian? A  Jim forgives Dorian instead. B  Dorian convinces Jim that Dorian is too young to be the man who hurt Sibyl. C  Jim promised his sister that he would never hurt Dorian. D  The old woman convinces Jim that Dorian has a good soul. 7.  What is the painting a symbol of?

A  Henry, I am in love. B  You must think of your position

in society, Dorian.

C  Prince Charming is the most

beautiful man. D  Last night she was a great artist. 3.  Why does Dorian leave Sibyl?

A  Dorians soul B  Dorians youth C  the murder Dorian committed D  Dorians friendship with Basil 8. Which is NOT a likely reason
that Dorian destroys the painting at the end of the play? A  He wants to die. B  He wants to erase his guilty conscience. C  He is worried about getting caught. D  He blames the painting for his bad behavior.

A  She isnt beautiful enough. B  She is only interested in money. C  She isnt a good actress. D  Her brother threatens Dorian.

Critical-Thinking Questions
9.  Near the end of the play, Henry tells Dorian, You are exactly the same as the young man Basil once painted. In what ways is this statement correct? In what ways is it incorrect? ______________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10.  At first, Dorian believes that being able to do terrible things without anyone knowing makes him free. Does he still feel this way at the end of the play? If not, what makes him change his mind?__________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Directions: Read the play, The Picture of Dorian Gray, in this issue of Scope. Then answer the multiple-choice and short-answer questions below.

The Picture of Dorian Gray Quiz