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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 Dorian do when he sees the portrait?

2. What career path does Sibyl suggest for James?

3. What is Sibyl’s occupation?

4. Who does Basil blame for the change in Dorian, according to Chapter Nine?

5. What shop does Dorian send a servant to at the beginning of Chapter Ten?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the Preface about?

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

3. What does Basil think of the change in Dorian, according to Chapter Nine?

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

5. How does Sibyl avoid discussing Dorian with James while they walk together?

6. Why is Dorian’s past considered dark?

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

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

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

10. What drew Dorian to Sibyl?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the role of the arts in The Picture of Dorian Gray. How do the arts affect the various characters in the story? How do the arts help progress the plot forward? Why does Wilde choose to include the arts in this way?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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