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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 show does Dorian take Lord Henry to see in Chapter Four?
(a) As You Like It.
(b) Hamlet.
(c) The Taming of the Shrew.
(d) Romeo and Juliet.

2. What does James learn about his parents at the end of Chapter Five?
(a) They divorced.
(b) Mrs. Vane killed Mr. Vane.
(c) They were children when they were married.
(d) They were never married.

3. In what historical period does The Picture of Dorian Gray take place?
(a) The Victorian Age.
(b) The Industrial Age.
(c) The Renaissance.
(d) The Elizabethan Era.

4. From whom did Lord Henry first hear Dorian’s name?
(a) Lord Fermor.
(b) Lady Agatha.
(c) From Dorian himself.
(d) Basil.

5. What was Basil’s emotion upon first meeting Dorian?
(a) He fell in love.
(b) He was angry.
(c) He was fascinated.
(d) He was terrified.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Basil conversing with at the beginning of the story?

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

3. What is Sibyl’s occupation?

4. What is the relationship between James and Sibyl?

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

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