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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 24, who does the Archdeacon ask for help with the wardenship?
(a) Mr. Arabin.
(b) Mr. Slope.
(c) Eleanor.
(d) Dr. Gwynne.

2. In Chapter 27, why can't Mr. Slope arrange a meeting with Dr. Harding?
(a) He never gets the invitation.
(b) He has work in London.
(c) He is away at Plumstead.
(d) He denies Mr. Slope's invitation.

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

4. In Chapter 1, who dies?
(a) The Archdeacon.
(b) Dr. Grantly, Sr.
(c) Dr. Harding.
(d) Dr. Proudie.

5. What does Mrs. Quiverful tell Mrs. Proudie about that makes Mrs. Proudie want to help her?
(a) The Quiverful's poverty.
(b) The Quiverful's sick son.
(c) The Quiverful's gambling debts.
(d) The Quiverful's broken carriage.

6. What does Mr. Slope learn about Eleanor when he is visiting Mr. Quiverful?
(a) That she is well educated.
(b) That she is easily tricked.
(c) That she is actually poor.
(d) That she has a large income.

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

8. What has Dr. Stanhope done while collecting his salary from the church?
(a) Worked as an accountant.
(b) Lived in Italy.
(c) Needlework.
(d) Run another church.

9. 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 trying to harm her.
(d) That Mr. Slope is bribing the congregation.

10. How old is Mr. Arabin?
(a) Fifty.
(b) Thirty.
(c) Forty.
(d) Sixty.

11. When the Bishop confronts Mrs. Proudie about the position of warden, what happens?
(a) He changes her mind.
(b) He left the room angrily.
(c) He concedes to her opinion.
(d) He feels he got nowhere with her.

12. How does the author describe the Thornes?
(a) Shy.
(b) Very modern.
(c) Old-fashioned.
(d) Argumentative.

13. How are the Archdeacon and Mr. Harding alike?
(a) They are both only children.
(b) They are both liberal.
(c) They are both conservative.
(d) They are both preachers.

14. What is the Archdeacon's home known as?
(a) Barchester.
(b) Haverfore.
(c) Plumesford.
(d) Plumstead.

15. Who enjoys meeting the signora?
(a) Mrs. Proudie.
(b) Mr. Slope.
(c) Mr. Proudie.
(d) Bertie.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are the Thornes involved in the current political situation of Chapter 22?

2. Why does Mr. Slope feel he will have power in Barchester?

3. How does Mr. Arabin feel about reform in the church?

4. Who does Dr. Harding go to in order to discuss the issue of Sunday school?

5. After being unable to arrange a meeting with Dr. Harding, what does Mr. Slope do?

(see the answer keys)

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