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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 47.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the Proudies do when they return from London in Chapter 10?
(a) Confront the church officials.
(b) Move to a new house.
(c) Throw a party.
(d) Invite the Stanhopes over.

2. In Chapter 6, what does the Archdeacon feel the church of Barchester needs?
(a) A new congregation.
(b) Passion.
(c) Quiet.
(d) Money.

3. What is revealed about Mr. Slope and the wardenship of Hiram's Hospital in Chapter 14?
(a) That he is working to eliminate the position of warden.
(b) That he wants the position of warden himself.
(c) That he secretly raised the salary of the warden.
(d) That he convinced Dr. Harding to turn down the wardenship.

4. Who does Mr. Arabin meet with in London to discuss his struggle with the Bishop?
(a) Mr. Stanhope.
(b) The Archbishop.
(c) Mr. Slope.
(d) Dr. Gwynne.

5. When does "Barchester Towers" begin?
(a) 1840's.
(b) 1790's.
(c) 1780's.
(d) 1850's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Slope want to do before word gets out about the Bishop's appointment of wardenship?

2. Why does Mr. Slope discuss the position of warden with Dr. Harding?

3. Where is Mr. Slope a tutor?

4. How does Mr. Slope lose some of his favoritism in the quest for the deanery?

5. How does the author describe the Thornes?

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