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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What show does Dorian take Lord Henry to see in Chapter Four?

2. Why is James reluctant to leave his family?

3. What emotion does Dorian have at the end of Chapter Seven?

4. What material is the cover that hides Dorian’s portrait in Chapter Ten?

5. Why does Lord Henry become more fascinated by Dorian in Chapter Three?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Lord Henry not pass judgment on Dorian’s engagement?

3. What does Basil think of the change in Dorian, according to Chapter Nine?

4. How does Lord Henry want Dorian to see Sibyl’s death?

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

6. Why is Dorian heartbroken at the beginning of Chapter Seven?

7. What does Lord Henry muse over at the end of Chapter Four?

8. What is the Preface about?

9. What drew Dorian to Sibyl?

10. What decision does Dorian make in his life as a result of Sibyl’s suicide?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the relationship between Dorian and Sibyl. How does it begin? How does it end? What role does their relationship play in The Picture of Dorian Gray?

Essay Topic 2

Define escapism. What role does escapism play in The Picture of Dorian Gray? What does Dorian seek to escape throughout the story? Is he successful? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Define theme. Give at least one example of a theme in The Picture of Dorian Gray. How is this theme identified in the story?

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