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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mr. Slope discuss the position of Dean of Barchester Cathedral with in Chapter 32?
(a) The current Dean of Barchester Cathedral.
(b) The Archbishop.
(c) The Archdeacon.
(d) The Bishop.

2. After talking with Mr. Arabin at the Thorne's party, how does the signora feel about Mr. Arabin?
(a) Angered.
(b) Respectful.
(c) Passionate.
(d) Indifferent.

3. In Chapter 32, who does the Bishop decide to give the wardenship to?
(a) Dr. Harding.
(b) Mr. Slope.
(c) A stranger.
(d) Mr. Quiverful.

4. How does the Bishop treat Mr. Slope at the Thorne's party?
(a) The Bishop slights Mr. Slope.
(b) The Bishop mocks Mr. Slope.
(c) The Bishop is kind to Mr. Slope.
(d) The Bishop hits Mr. Slope.

5. How long does Miss Thorne think it will take for Mr. Arabin to propose to Eleanor?
(a) A few months to a year.
(b) A couple of weeks.
(c) Over a year.
(d) Exactly 5 months.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Charlotte try to convince her father to do in Chapter 45?

2. Who does Dr. Gwynne support for wardenship of Hiram's Hospital?

3. What game does Mrs. Thorne want to play at the party?

4. Who goes to Oxford to talk Dr. Gwynne into supporting Mr. Arabin for Dean?

5. What article does Mr. Slope threaten to write?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Mr. Slope in London after being fired in Barchester?

2. In Chapter 45, why do Bertie and his father argue and what is the result?

3. What does Mr. Slope do in Chapter 32 to try to become Dean of Barchester Cathedral?

4. What factors make Mr. Arabin an agreeable candidate for Eleanor according to Dr. Harding?

5. What does Bertie do instead of proposing marriage to Eleanor?

6. What role does Dr. Harding play in helping Mr. Arabin become Dean?

7. What things does Mr. Arabin do when he goes to London in Chapter 34?

8. Why doesn't Eleanor want to tell the Archdeacon about her engagement to Mr. Arabin?

9. What happens in Chapter 39 when the Lookalofts join the upper class party?

10. Why does Dr. Harding feel he is a poor candidate for the deanery?

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