The following text is adapted from Oscar Wilde’s 1891 novel The Picture of Dorian Gray....
The following text is adapted from Oscar Wilde’s 1891 novel The Picture of Dorian Gray. Dorian Gray is taking his first look at a portrait that Hallward has painted of him. Dorian passed listlessly in front of his picture and turned towards it. When he saw it he drew back, and his cheeks flushed for a moment with pleasure. A look of joy came into his eyes, as if he had recognized himself for the first time. He stood there motionless and in wonder, dimly conscious that Hallward was speaking to him, but not catching the meaning of his words. The sense of his own beauty came on him like a revelation. He had never felt it before. According to the text, what is true about Dorian?
- A) He wants to know Hallward
- B) He is delighted by what he sees in the portrait.
- C) He prefers portraits to other types of paintings.
- D) He is uncertain of Hallward
Correct Answer: B) He is delighted by what he sees in the portrait.
Explanation
According to the text, the statement that is true about Dorian is: B) He is delighted by what he sees in the portrait. The text describes how Dorian passes in front of his portrait and, upon seeing it, draws back and his cheeks flush with pleasure. A look of joy comes into his eyes, as if he had recognized himself for the first time. This suggests that Dorian is delighted and positively affected by what he sees in the portrait, indicating that choice B is the correct answer.