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Barchester Towers | Quiz

Anthony Trollope
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Barchester Towers | Quiz

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1)

How many people live in the Thorne household? (from Chapter 21 | Chapter 22)

Five.
One.
Three.
Two.
2)

How is Mr. Arabin's new job as Dean toasted? (from Chapter 52)

With a trip to Plumstead.
With bumpers of claret.
With a quiet dinner.
With champagne.
3)

Why does Mrs. Quiverful visit Mrs. Proudie? (from Chapter 25 | Chapter 26)

To discuss the wardenship.
To share some gossip.
To plot against Mr. Slope.
To get a recipe.
4)

Who does Mr. Arabin meet at a party at the Stanhope's in Chapter 24? (from Chapter 23 | Chapter 24)

The Bishop.
The Archdeacon.
His cousin.
The signora.
5)

Who is first in the Harding family to learn that Dr. Harding has the wardenship? (from Chapter 27 | Chapter 28)

Charlotte.
Mrs. Harding.
Eleanor.
Dr. Harding.
6)

Where is the party in Chapter 33? (from Chapter 33 | Chapter 34)

The Bishop's house.
The Thorne estate.
The Stanhope's house.
Mr. Slope's cousin's house.
7)

Who ends up whispering the name of Mr. Arabin to a "distinguished person" in regards to the deanery? (from Chapter 52)

Dr. Gwynne.
The Bishop.
The Master of Lazarus.
The marquis.
8)

How old is Johnny when Eleanor remarries? (from Chapter 53)

Three.
Four.
Two.
Five.
9)

What does Mr. Slope want to do before word gets out about the Bishop's appointment of wardenship? (from Chapter 31 | Chapter 32)

Visit London.
Stop the appointment.
Write the signora.
Ask Eleanor to marry him.
10)

How does Mrs. Quiverful get to the Proudie's? (from Chapter 25 | Chapter 26)

She steals a car.
She walks.
She hitches a ride.
She takes a horse.
11)

Why is Mr. Arabin at the Stanhope house in Chapter 46? (from Chapter 45 | Chapter 46)

To argue with Mr. Slope.
To try to win favor for the deanery.
To confess his love for the signora.
To talk about Eleanor.
12)

What does Mr. Slope plan to do at the Thorne's party? (from Chapter 35 | Chapter 36)

Ask Eleanor to marry him.
Announce that he is the new Dean of Barchester Cathedral.
Confess his feelings for the signora.
Leave early.
13)

What does the signora say that Mr. Slope must do to prove his love? (from Chapter 27 | Chapter 28)

Give the wardenship to Mr. Quiverful.
Give up his ambitions.
Tell Eleanor about her.
Challenge the Bishop for his title.
14)

How does Eleanor feel about her father's offer of the deanery? (from Chapter 49)

She wants him to take it.
She can't decide how she feels.
She thinks it's really a trick.
She agrees that he is too old.
15)

In Chapter 24, who does the Archdeacon ask for help with the wardenship? (from Chapter 23 | Chapter 24)

Eleanor.
Mr. Arabin.
Mr. Slope.
Dr. Gwynne.
16)

Who writes Eleanor a letter in Chapter 44? (from Chapter 43 | Chapter 44)

The signora.
The Bishop.
Mr. Arabin.
Mr. Slope.
17)

Who describes Mr. Arabin as being "noble and good and high-minded"? (from Chapter 49)

Dr. Harding.
Charlotte.
Eleanor.
Mrs. Bold.
18)

How does the Bishop treat Mr. Slope at the Thorne's party? (from Chapter 39 | Chapter 40)

The Bishop hits Mr. Slope.
The Bishop mocks Mr. Slope.
The Bishop slights Mr. Slope.
The Bishop is kind to Mr. Slope.
19)

What reason is given to Mr. Slope for his firing? (from Chapter 51)

His harassment of Eleanor.
His relationship with the signora.
His poor sermon.
His lies to gain power.
20)

What does the author compare the end of a novel to? (from Chapter 53)

The end of a train ride.
The end of a children's party.
The end of a poker game.
The end of a long walk.
21)

In Chapter 32, who does the Bishop decide to give the wardenship to? (from Chapter 31 | Chapter 32)

A stranger.
Mr. Slope.
Dr. Harding.
Mr. Quiverful.
22)

How does Eleanor feel about the Stanhopes at the end of Chapter 42? (from Chapter 41 | Chapter 42)

She feels used.
She feels afraid.
She feels confused.
She feels welcome.
23)

Who is invited to the Thorne's party in Chapter 35? (from Chapter 35 | Chapter 36)

The Thorne's neighbors.
The Bishop and his friends.
The upper class and their tenants.
Only members of the clergy.
24)

After appointing a new warden, how do the Proudies act with each other? (from Chapter 43 | Chapter 44)

They refused to speak to each other.
They argued for days.
They got along well.
They were shyly pleased.
25)

After Mr. Arabin's first sermon, how do the people feel about him? (from Chapter 23 | Chapter 24)

Indifferent.
Upset.
Excited.
Confused.
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