Barchester Towers | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapter 1 | Chapter 2

1. When does "Barchester Towers" begin?

1850's.

2. In Chapter 1, what position needs to be filled?

Bishop of Barchester.

3. In Chapter 1, who dies?

Dr. Grantly, Sr.

4. Who is meant to run Hiram's Hospital?

A warden.

5. In Chapter 2, what makes Dr. Harding scandalous?

People thought he made too much money.

6. Who can go to Hiram's Hospital?

Retired men.

Chapter 3 | Chapter 4

1. Who is Dr. Proudie most associated with?

Royal families and Parliament.

2. Where does the Proudie family prefer to live?

London.

3. In Chapter 3, who is described as controlling what Dr. Proudie does?

Mrs. Proudie.

4. Where is Mr. Slope a tutor?

Cambridge.

5. Why does Mr. Slope feel he will have power in Barchester?

Because the Proudies will be in London.

6. In Chapter 4, how are Mr. Slope's religious beliefs described?