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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dorian think of the book, according to the end of Chapter Ten?
(a) He is unsure of what it means.
(b) He thinks it is fascinating.
(c) He hates it.
(d) He is angry about it.

2. What does Basil do while Lord Henry and Dorian talk in Chapter Two?
(a) Make tea.
(b) Dress for dinner.
(c) Finish the portrait.
(d) Play the piano.

3. What decision does Dorian make in Chapter Seven?
(a) To buy a house for Mrs. Vane.
(b) To elope with Sibyl.
(c) To follow James to Australia.
(d) To break off the engagement.

4. What is the setting at the opening of Chapter Five?
(a) Basil’s home.
(b) Lord Henry’s home.
(c) Dorian's home.
(d) Sibyl’s home.

5. What does Basil say about Dorian’s marriage at the beginning of Chapter Seven?
(a) He does not comment on the marriage.
(b) He is against it.
(c) He will attend the wedding.
(d) He will support it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of The Picture of Dorian Gray?

2. How does Dorian react to Sibyl’s performance in Chapter Seven?

3. What news about Dorian is shared at the end of Chapter Four?

4. What does Dorian see on his portrait in Chapter Seven?

5. What is the format of the Preface to The Picture of Dorian Gray?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lord Henry think of the story of Dorian’s past?

2. How does Lord Henry defend his point of view at the end of Chapter Six?

3. Why was Dorian in the slums in Chapter Four?

4. How does Dorian end up with the portrait at the end of Chapter Two?

5. How does Lord Henry believe one’s life should be spent, according to Chapter Three? Who is he targeting with these comments?

6. Why does Dorian see a faint sneer on his portrait at the end of Chapter Seven?

7. Why is Basil reluctant to introduce Dorian and Lord Henry?

8. Why does Dorian hide the painting in Chapter Ten?

9. Why is Dorian’s past considered dark?

10. Why does Dorian hide the painting from Basil?

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