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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mr. Arabin respond when he hears that Eleanor might marry Mr. Slope?
(a) He visits Mr. Slope.
(b) He visits Eleanor.
(c) He writes the Bishop.
(d) He writes Eleanor.

2. In Chapter 29, who comes to see Eleanor to discuss her relationship with Mr. Slope?
(a) The Bishop.
(b) The Archdeacon.
(c) Mr. Quiverful.
(d) Charlotte.

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

4. How does Mrs. Proudie respond to Mr. Slope's sermon?
(a) She didn't hear the sermon.
(b) She agrees with him.
(c) She disagrees with him.
(d) She thought it was just a joke.

5. In Chapter 17, who does Mrs. Proudie want for the wardenship of Hiram's Hospital?
(a) Mr. Quiverful.
(b) Mr. Slope.
(c) Dr. Harding.
(d) Mr. Proudie.

6. What happens to the Archdeacon's meeting with the Bishop about the wardenship in Chapter 18?
(a) It was denied.
(b) It was delayed.
(c) It was interrupted.
(d) It was one-sided.

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

8. Who does Mr. Slope visit to discuss the wardenship in Chapter 24?
(a) Mr. Quiverful.
(b) Dr. Gwynne.
(c) Mrs. Proudie.
(d) Dr. Harding.

9. Why does Mr. Slope discuss the position of warden with Dr. Harding?
(a) He wants Dr. Harding to reject the position.
(b) He wants Dr. Harding to take his job seriously.
(c) He wants Dr. Harding to accept the position.
(d) He wants the position himself.

10. How many children do the Stanhopes have?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) One.

11. How does Eleanor take part in a discussion about Mr. Slope with Mrs. Grantly?
(a) She defends him.
(b) She mocks him.
(c) She criticizes him.
(d) She questions his intentions.

12. After Mr. Arabin's first sermon, how do the people feel about him?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Upset.
(c) Excited.
(d) Confused.

13. How does Mrs. Quiverful get to the Proudie's?
(a) She takes a horse.
(b) She walks.
(c) She hitches a ride.
(d) She steals a car.

14. What does Eleanor do when Mr. Slope asks her if she will marry Mr. Slope?
(a) She leaves Plumstead.
(b) She laughs.
(c) She cries.
(d) She talks to Charlotte about it.

15. In Chapter 26, who meets to discuss the wardenship?
(a) The Proudies and Mr. Slope.
(b) Mr. Slope and Mrs. Quiverful.
(c) Mr. Slope and Mrs. Proudie.
(d) Mr. and Mrs. Proudie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who enjoys meeting the signora?

2. When does "Barchester Towers" begin?

3. How does Dr. Harding feel about Mr. Slope's romantic interest in Eleanor?

4. What is Eleanor doing when Mr. Slope comes to visit her in Chapter 16?

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

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