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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. Why is Bertie supposed to propose to Eleanor?

2. How long does it take Mr. Arabin and Eleanor to announce their engagement?

3. Where is the party in Chapter 33?

4. Who tells Mr. Slope that he did get the position of Dean?

5. How does Miss Thorne feel about her matchmaking plan?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Miss Thorne feel Eleanor would be a good wife for Mr. Arabin?

3. Why does Dr. Harding visit Hiram's Hospital in Chapter 52?

4. What does the Archdeacon convince Dr. Harding to do in Chapter 47?

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

6. Why does Mr. Arabin talk to the signora at the Thorne's party?

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

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

9. What makes the gathering at the Thorne estate in Chapter 33 complicated for Eleanor?

10. How do the Lookalofts go against the wishes of the Thornes at their party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several of the characters in "Barchester Towers" are described as being scholars. What does education mean in this novel? Who is well-educated? What kinds of education do the characters receive? How is education reflected on by the author? How do you think education fits in the society of "Barchester Towers"? Be sure to use evidence from the text to support your opinion.

Essay Topic 2

How could "Barchester Towers" be considered a romantic comedy? What characters are involved and what are their plot lines? How does this reflect the romantic comedies of our time? What is similar or dissimilar?

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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