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

2. In what play did Dorian see Sibyl that led to his proposal?
(a) Romeo and Juliet.
(b) Macbeth
(c) Richard III.
(d) As You Like It.

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

4. What does Basil ask Dorian to do in Chapter Nine?
(a) Sit for another portrait.
(b) Move into his house.
(c) Stop spending time with Lord Henry.
(d) Find a new woman to marry.

5. Who is Dorian speaking with at the beginning of Chapter Four?
(a) Victoria.
(b) Lady Agatha.
(c) James.
(d) Sybil.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dorian react to Sibyl’s performance in Chapter Seven?

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

3. Who arrives at the end of Chapter One?

4. What is Dorian’s news at the beginning of Chapter Four?

5. What is Dorian’s servant’s name, according to Chapter Ten?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Dorian intrigued by Lord Henry in Chapter Two?

2. What drew Dorian to Sibyl?

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

4. How does Lord Henry want Dorian to see Sibyl’s death?

5. Why does Dorian hide the painting from Basil?

6. Why does Lord Henry not pass judgment on Dorian’s engagement?

7. How does Lord Henry defend his point of view at the end of Chapter Six?

8. Why is Basil reluctant to introduce Dorian and Lord Henry?

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

10. What decision does Dorian make in his life as a result of Sibyl’s suicide?

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