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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Dorian think of the book, according to the end of Chapter Ten?

3. What does Sibyl say is the cause of her performance in Chapter Seven?

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

5. Who is at dinner with Lord Henry in Chapter Three?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Dorian in the slums in Chapter Four?

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

3. What pledges do James and Sibyl each make at the end of Chapter Five?

4. What does Lord Henry think of the story of Dorian’s past?

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

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

7. What is the Preface about?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define motif. How is a motif used in literature? Give at least one example of a motif in The Picture of Dorian Gray. Is this motif effective in the story? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Explain Lord Henry’s role in The Picture of Dorian Gray. How does he interact with Dorian? How does he interact with other characters in the story? How does he fit into the plot of the story?

Essay Topic 3

Define point of view. Identify the types of point of view. What is the point of view of The Picture of Dorian Gray? How do you know?

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