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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Dorian agree to go with Lord Henry at the end of Chapter Two?
(a) To a gala.
(b) The opera.
(c) To dinner.
(d) The theater.

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

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

4. What is Sibyl’s occupation?
(a) Washer woman.
(b) Actress.
(c) Poetess.
(d) Maid.

5. What does Basil warn Dorian about in Chapter Two?
(a) The opium dens.
(b) The portrait is not an exact likeness.
(c) Lady Agatha’s charity work.
(d) Lord Henry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dorian do when he sees the portrait?

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

3. What does Lord Henry ask about in Chapter Three?

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

5. What does Lord Henry mock at dinner in Chapter Three?

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