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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Where did Dorian meet Sibyl?
(a) At a dinner party.
(b) Paris.
(c) The London slums.
(d) In Bristol.

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

4. What does James pledge to do if Dorian ever harms Sibyl?
(a) Torture him.
(b) Send Sibyl away.
(c) Kill himself.
(d) Kill him.

5. What is the relationship between James and Sibyl?
(a) Brother and sister.
(b) Cousins.
(c) They were once engaged.
(d) Father and daughter.

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

7. What plans does Dorian abandon at the end of Chapter Three?
(a) Singing for Lady Agatha.
(b) Visiting Basil.
(c) Going to the theater.
(d) Visiting his mother.

8. What decision does Dorian make in Chapter Seven?
(a) To buy a house for Mrs. Vane.
(b) To break off the engagement.
(c) To elope with Sibyl.
(d) To follow James to Australia.

9. At the end of Chapter Seven, what does Dorian decide he will do the next day?
(a) Make amends with Sibyl.
(b) Move to the country.
(c) Move in with Lord Henry.
(d) Break off his engagement with Sibyl.

10. Why is James reluctant to leave his family?
(a) He knows they will spend money poorly.
(b) He is worried about Sibyl.
(c) He does not want to go to war.
(d) He fears Sibyl will try to follow him.

11. Who is at dinner with Lord Henry in Chapter Three?
(a) Basil.
(b) Dorian.
(c) Sibyl.
(d) James.

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

13. How does Lord Henry react to Dorian’s comments about his philosophy?
(a) He does not react.
(b) He agrees.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He defends his point.

14. What does Basil say about Dorian’s marriage at the beginning of Chapter Seven?
(a) He will support it.
(b) He will attend the wedding.
(c) He does not comment on the marriage.
(d) He is against it.

15. What does Dorian decide to do with the portrait at the end of Chapter Nine?
(a) Give it back to Basil.
(b) Allow it to be exhibited.
(c) Hide it.
(d) Destroy it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What material is the cover that hides Dorian’s portrait in Chapter Ten?

3. Who tells the story of Dorian’s engagement in Chapter Six?

4. What does Dorian ask Basil to do in Chapter Nine?

5. What decision does Sibyl make in Chapter Seven?

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