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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. Where is Sibyl’s social standing in comparison to Dorian’s?

2. In what play did Dorian see Sibyl that led to his proposal?

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

4. What does Basil want to do with the portrait of Dorian?

5. What does Dorian do to his portrait at the end of Chapter Seven?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Basil not want to exhibit the portrait of Dorian, according to Chapter One?

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

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

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

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

7. Why is Dorian’s past considered dark?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Basil’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 2

Define theme. Give at least one example of a theme in The Picture of Dorian Gray. How is this theme identified in the story?

Essay Topic 3

Define perception. Why is perception important in literature? Give at least one example from the story of how different characters’ perceptions affect the story.

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