Plot Summary (Grade 12 NSC Matric English HL): Quizzes
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How many years does the novel's story span in total?
How many years does the novel's story span in total?
18 years
Which character is described as 'the corrupting influence'?
Which character is described as 'the corrupting influence'?
Lord Henry Wotton
In which time period and city is the novel set?
In which time period and city is the novel set?
Late 1800s Victorian London
What action represents the climax of the novel?
What action represents the climax of the novel?
Dorian stabs the painting
Who is Sibyl Vane in the novel?
Who is Sibyl Vane in the novel?
A talented actress
What significant narrative shift occurs in Chapter 11?
What significant narrative shift occurs in Chapter 11?
An 18-year time jump
Which literary technique creates contrast between Dorian's appearance and soul?
Which literary technique creates contrast between Dorian's appearance and soul?
Irony
What do the servants discover at the novel's resolution?
What do the servants discover at the novel's resolution?
An aged body & restored portrait
Which main character does Dorian murder in Chapters 12-13?
Which main character does Dorian murder in Chapters 12-13?
Basil Hallward
Why does Dorian reject Sibyl Vane?
Why does Dorian reject Sibyl Vane?
After a poor performance