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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who arrives to Dorian’s home with news in Chapter Eight?
(a) Basil.
(b) Sybil.
(c) Mrs. Vane.
(d) Lord Henry.

3. What does Sibyl see while she talks to James?
(a) Dorian.
(b) Lord Henry.
(c) A funeral.
(d) A wedding party.

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

5. What shop does Dorian send a servant to at the beginning of Chapter Ten?
(a) Blacksmith.
(b) Piano mover.
(c) Bakery.
(d) Frame-maker.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Chapter Eight, how does Dorian see the incident?

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

3. What does Dorian do when he sees the portrait?

4. What does Lord Henry want Basil to do?

5. What does Dorian’s love of Sibyl teach him about Lord Henry’s philosophy, according to Chapter Six?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lord Henry believe one’s life should be spent, according to Chapter Three? Who is he targeting with these comments?

2. What is the reason for the change in Sibyl in Chapter Seven?

3. Explain the reactions of Sibyl, Mrs. Vane, and James to Sibyl’s engagement.

4. What reaction does Dorian have to the yellow book? What does the yellow book signify?

5. Why does Dorian see a faint sneer on his portrait at the end of Chapter Seven?

6. How does Dorian react when Basil offers his condolences about Sibyl’s death?

7. Why does the portrait of Dorian make him unhappy?

8. Why is Dorian heartbroken at the beginning of Chapter Seven?

9. Why does Dorian hide the painting from Basil?

10. Why does Dorian hide the painting in Chapter Ten?

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