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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What accompanies the book Dorian reads in Chapter Ten?
(a) A photograph.
(b) A newspaper clipping.
(c) A bookmark.
(d) A pressed clover.

2. What does Dorian’s love of Sibyl teach him about Lord Henry’s philosophy, according to Chapter Six?
(a) It is taken from Shakespeare’s plays.
(b) It does not take things far enough.
(c) It is falsehood.
(d) The method works.

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

4. When does Chapter Four begin in relation to Chapter Three?
(a) A month earlier.
(b) A month later.
(c) A week later.
(d) An unspecified amount of time later.

5. Where does Dorian agree to go with Lord Henry at the end of Chapter Two?
(a) The opera.
(b) To a gala.
(c) To dinner.
(d) The theater.

6. Who is Basil conversing with at the beginning of the story?
(a) Lord Henry.
(b) His servant.
(c) Dorian.
(d) No one.

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

8. Who does Basil blame for the change in Dorian, according to Chapter Nine?
(a) Sybil.
(b) James.
(c) Lady Agatha.
(d) Lord Henry.

9. What is Dorian’s servant’s name, according to Chapter Ten?
(a) James.
(b) Bertie.
(c) Jeeves.
(d) Victor.

10. What threat does Dorian make to Basil in Chapter Nine?
(a) Revealing his secret obsession.
(b) Killing him.
(c) Never speaking to him again.
(d) Ruining his reputation.

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

12. Who does Lord Henry visit after learning more about Dorian?
(a) Lady Agatha.
(b) Lord Fermor.
(c) Dorian.
(d) Basil.

13. What material is the cover that hides Dorian’s portrait in Chapter Ten?
(a) Satin.
(b) Canvas.
(c) Velvet.
(d) Silk.

14. Who arrives at the end of Chapter One?
(a) Lady Agatha.
(b) Dorian.
(c) Lord Fermor.
(d) Sibyl Vane.

15. From whom did Lord Henry first hear Dorian’s name?
(a) Basil.
(b) Lady Agatha.
(c) Lord Fermor.
(d) From Dorian himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Dorian go at the end of Chapter Eight?

2. Who makes an announcement at the beginning of Chapter Six?

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

4. Why is James reluctant to leave his family?

5. Why does Basil refuse to do what Lord Henry wants him to do?

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