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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What role did Sibyl play that led to Dorian’s proposal?
(a) Rosalind.
(b) Ophelia.
(c) Kate.
(d) Juliet.

2. Who does Lord Henry visit at the beginning of Chapter Three?
(a) Dorian.
(b) Basil.
(c) Lord Fermor.
(d) Lady Agatha.

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

4. What is the format of the Preface to The Picture of Dorian Gray?
(a) A letter.
(b) Epitaphs.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Epigrams.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sibyl not want to talk about with James in Chapter Five?

2. When does Chapter Four begin in relation to Chapter Three?

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

4. What career path does Sibyl suggest for James?

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

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