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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lord Henry want Basil to do?
(a) Paint Dorian’s portrait.
(b) Exhibit his latest portrait.
(c) Paint his portrait.
(d) Do a self-portrait.

2. Why does Lord Henry become more fascinated by Dorian in Chapter Three?
(a) Because of Dorian’s conversational skills.
(b) Because of Dorian’s past.
(c) Because of Basil’s portrait.
(d) Because of Lord Fermor’s experiences with Dorian.

3. What plans does Dorian abandon at the end of Chapter Three?
(a) Going to the theater.
(b) Singing for Lady Agatha.
(c) Visiting Basil.
(d) Visiting his mother.

4. What is the topic of Dorian’s conversation at the beginning of Chapter Four?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Art.
(c) Literature.
(d) Music.

5. Who is the author of The Picture of Dorian Gray?
(a) Ernest Hemingway.
(b) Pablo Neruda.
(c) Oscar Wilde.
(d) William Shakespeare.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Basil’s occupation?

2. Who tells the story of Dorian’s engagement in Chapter Six?

3. What does Lord Henry ask about in Chapter Three?

4. What does Basil do while Lord Henry and Dorian talk in Chapter Two?

5. What is Lord Henry’s interest in Dorian, according to Chapter Six?

(see the answer key)

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