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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Basil refuse to do what Lord Henry wants him to do?
(a) He fears a self-portrait would show his true, ugly self.
(b) He does not do portraits of friends.
(c) He thinks Dorian is too immoral to be captured on canvas.
(d) He says the painting shows too much of himself.

4. Where did Basil meet Dorian?
(a) At university.
(b) At a party.
(c) On holiday.
(d) Through Lord Henry.

5. What is Basil’s occupation?
(a) Nobleman.
(b) Artist.
(c) It is not revealed.
(d) Poet.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What was Basil’s emotion upon first meeting Dorian?

5. What is Sibyl’s nickname for Dorian?

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