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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are the Thornes involved in the current political situation of Chapter 22?
(a) They are trying out Communism.
(b) They side with Parliament.
(c) They are very behind the times.
(d) They side with the Church of England.

2. In Chapter 13, what does Mrs. Grantly tell Dr. Harding that she suspects about Mr. Slope?
(a) That Mr. Slope is stealing Dr. Harding's money.
(b) That Mr. Slope is trying to marry Eleanor.
(c) That Mr. Slope is bribing the congregation.
(d) That Mr. Slope is trying to harm her.

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

4. When Eleanor talks to Bertie about Mr. Slope, what do they agree on?
(a) That they will disagree about Mr. Slope.
(b) That Mr. Slope is right.
(c) That Mr. Slope is not trustworthy.
(d) That Mr. Slope confuses them.

5. Who does Mr. Arabin meet at a party at the Stanhope's in Chapter 24?
(a) The Archdeacon.
(b) The signora.
(c) His cousin.
(d) The Bishop.

6. What angers Mrs. Proudie at the party in Chapter 11?
(a) Mr. Proudie ignores her.
(b) Her couch is stained.
(c) Her dress gets torn.
(d) She spills her drink.

7. Why does Mrs. Quiverful visit Mrs. Proudie?
(a) To discuss the wardenship.
(b) To plot against Mr. Slope.
(c) To share some gossip.
(d) To get a recipe.

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

9. In Chapter 17, what does Mrs. Proudie tell Mr. Slope her role is?
(a) The silent supporter.
(b) The power behind the throne.
(c) The unquestioned master.
(d) The decider.

10. Who gets the job of preaching at St. Ewolds?
(a) The Bishop.
(b) Mr. Arabin.
(c) Mr. Slope.
(d) The Archdeacon.

11. Who is meant to run Hiram's Hospital?
(a) A priest.
(b) The King.
(c) A warden.
(d) A nun.

12. Why does Madeleine, "the signora", arrive late in Chapter 10?
(a) Because she was lost.
(b) To make a scene.
(c) Because she's always running late.
(d) To prove her point.

13. After being unable to arrange a meeting with Dr. Harding, what does Mr. Slope do?
(a) Write a letter to Eleanor.
(b) Give the wardenship to Mr. Quiverful.
(c) Write a letter to the signora.
(d) Resign from his position.

14. Who agrees with Mr. Slope's opinions of the warden position in Chapter 12?
(a) Mrs. Proudie.
(b) No one.
(c) Dr. Proudie.
(d) Dr. Harding.

15. What is Eleanor doing when Mr. Slope comes to visit her in Chapter 16?
(a) Talking to her father.
(b) Playing with her son.
(c) Making lunch.
(d) Getting dressed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the church leadership do after Mr. Slope's sermon?

2. Who enjoys meeting the signora?

3. How old is Mr. Arabin?

4. How are the Archdeacon and Mr. Harding alike?

5. For Mr. Arabin's first sermon, where do the Archdeacon and Eleanor have lunch with Mr. Arabin?

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