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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What show does Dorian take Lord Henry to see in Chapter Four?
(a) Hamlet.
(b) Romeo and Juliet.
(c) As You Like It.
(d) The Taming of the Shrew.

4. Who introduced Dorian to Sibyl?
(a) Mrs. Vane.
(b) Lord Henry.
(c) James.
(d) A playhouse owner.

5. What does Sibyl see while she talks to James?
(a) Lord Henry.
(b) A funeral.
(c) Dorian.
(d) A wedding party.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Dorian’s news at the beginning of Chapter Four?

2. Where did Basil meet Dorian?

3. What is Lord Henry’s interest in Dorian, according to Chapter Six?

4. In what play did Dorian see Sibyl that led to his proposal?

5. What career path does Sibyl suggest for James?

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