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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. In Chapter 24, who does the Archdeacon ask for help with the wardenship?

2. In Chapter 17, who does Mrs. Proudie want for the wardenship of Hiram's Hospital?

3. Why does Mrs. Quiverful visit Mrs. Proudie?

4. What happens to the Archdeacon's meeting with the Bishop about the wardenship in Chapter 18?

5. Who does Mr. Slope visit in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Archdeacon tell Eleanor about her relationship with Mr. Slope?

2. What do the Proudies, Mr. Slope, and the Archdeacon debate during their meeting in Chapter 5?

3. How does Mr. Arabin discover that he is in love with Eleanor?

4. What happens in Chapter 15 in regards to Mr. Slope and his role in filling the wardenship of Hiram's Hospital?

5. How does Miss Thorne show that she is behind the times while having lunch with Mr. Arabin, the Archdeacon, and Eleanor?

6. What does Dr. Harding learn about the wardenship of Hiram's Hospital in Chapter 14, and how does he respond?

7. When Mrs. Proudie visits Mr. Slope in Chapter 17, what things does she tell him?

8. When the Proudies announce they are having a party in Chapter 10, what are some of the concerns their guests feel?

9. What surprises Eleanor about Mr. Arabin when they talk in Chapter 21?

10. In Chapter 12, what changes does Mr. Slope suggest for Hiram's Hospital?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Barchester Towers" makes reference to Greek and Roman mythology. Examine the use of this as a symbolic device. Why does the author select these myths? How are they used? What do they reflect? Please reference specific myths used in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

The characters of "Barchester Towers" love to spread rumors. Discuss three rumors that were featured in this novel. Summarize the rumor and reflect on the affect the rumor had on the characters and plot development. What does the author seem to be saying about rumors?

Essay Topic 3

Follow the relationship between Mrs. Proudie and Mr. Slope from beginning to end. Why are they friends? What are they trying to accomplish? How do they work together and how do they work against each other? What symbols does Trollope use to describe their relationship?

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