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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose home is the setting of the beginning of Chapter One?
(a) Dorian’s.
(b) Lord Henry’s.
(c) Oscar's.
(d) Basil’s.

2. What does Dorian stop Basil from doing at the end of Chapter Two?
(a) Painting over the portrait.
(b) Selling the portrait.
(c) Destroying the portrait.
(d) Giving the portrait to Lord Henry.

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

4. What was Basil’s emotion upon first meeting Dorian?
(a) He was fascinated.
(b) He was terrified.
(c) He fell in love.
(d) He was angry.

5. Where is Sibyl’s social standing in comparison to Dorian’s?
(a) Beneath him.
(b) Above him.
(c) They are social equals.
(d) This is not revealed in the story.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is praised in the Preface?

4. What does Lord Henry want Basil to do?

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

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