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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lord Henry mock at dinner in Chapter Three?
(a) The London theater.
(b) Dorian’s naivety.
(c) Basil’s fascination with Dorian.
(d) His aunt’s philanthropy.

2. What causes Dorian’s composure to crack in Chapter Nine?
(a) A conversation with Mrs. Vane.
(b) Lord Henry snubbing him.
(c) A dream about Sibyl.
(d) Basil attempting to uncover the portrait.

3. What decision does Sibyl make in Chapter Seven?
(a) To follow James to Australia.
(b) To quit her acting career.
(c) To elope with Dorian.
(d) To break off the engagement.

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

5. How old is Dorian going to be on his birthday, according to the beginning of Chapter Twelve?
(a) Forty-eight.
(b) Thirty-eight.
(c) Twenty-eight.
(d) Fifty-three.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Dorian appear as time passes during Chapter Eleven?

4. In what historical period does The Picture of Dorian Gray take place?

5. How does Dorian get Alan to do what he wants in Chapter Fourteen?

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