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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What news does Dorian receive at the beginning of Chapter Eight?
(a) Sibyl has eloped with an actor.
(b) Sibyl has committed suicide.
(c) James has died in Australia.
(d) Lord Henry has been injured in a fight.

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 thinks Dorian is too immoral to be captured on canvas.
(c) He does not do portraits of friends.
(d) He fears a self-portrait would show his true, ugly self.

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

4. What is the setting at the opening of Chapter Five?
(a) Dorian's home.
(b) Basil’s home.
(c) Lord Henry’s home.
(d) Sibyl’s home.

5. When does Dorian wake up in Chapter Eight?
(a) Mid-morning.
(b) Around nine.
(c) Before dawn.
(d) After noon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news about Dorian is shared at the end of Chapter Four?

2. What does Dorian see on his portrait in Chapter Seven?

3. Why is James reluctant to leave his family?

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

5. What does James pledge to do if Dorian ever harms Sibyl?

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