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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. From whom did Lord Henry first hear Dorian’s name?

2. What is the relationship between James and Sibyl?

3. Where does Dorian agree to go with Lord Henry in Chapter Eight?

4. What does Basil say about Dorian’s marriage at the beginning of Chapter Seven?

5. What does James pledge to do if Dorian ever harms Sibyl?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Explain the reactions of Sibyl, Mrs. Vane, and James to Sibyl’s engagement.

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

5. Why is Dorian’s past considered dark?

6. How does Dorian react when Basil offers his condolences about Sibyl’s death?

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

8. How does Dorian deal with his emotion about Sibyl’s death at the end of Chapter Ten?

9. What is the Preface about?

10. Why does Basil say he originally did not want Dorian to see the painting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Define conflict. Identify each type of conflict and give an example of each from The Picture of Dorian Gray.

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