The Picture of Dorian Gray Chapter 8 Questions

Where is the setting?

• His home

• Basil's home

• At the theater were Sibyl used to work

During his meal, he waits for his valet to leave. Why?

• He is a shy eater.

• He doesn't want to cry over Sibyl while his valet is there.

• So he can take another look at his picture and see if his face had changed back.

Dorian sits down to write a letter. Who is this letter for?

• James Vane

• Sibyl Vane

• Lord Henry

What does Lord Henry wants Dorian to be in the clear for?

• Criminal charges in relation to Sibyl's death.

• Any damages to his fortune he will inherit.

• He wants Dorian to go out and have a clear head

Dorian can't get over the shock of what happened to Sibyl. What does he feel? Choose two.

• Sad

• Relief

• Guilty

• Confused

When Lord Henry leaves, the picture changes again. What is the meaning of the change?

• Sibyl's death

• Loosing his youth

• A foreshadow to his old days

What does Dorian do to stop the weird, symbiotic relationship between his soul and the picture?

• Pray over it

• Throw the painting away

• Call Basil to paint another one

What is Sibyl a symbol of? Choose two.

• Purity

• Gaudyness

• Beauty

• Vanity

What does Dorian vow to go to?

• Shopping

• Opera

• A play

What does Dorian come to the conclusion of regarding the picture?

• There could be great pleasure in watching it change

• He needs to throw it away

• The picture needs to be repainted