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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 30, what does Mr. Arabin realize about Eleanor?
(a) That she is too smart for him.
(b) That she is difficult.
(c) That he loves her.
(d) That he hates her.

2. What does the signora say that Mr. Slope must do to prove his love?
(a) Tell Eleanor about her.
(b) Give the wardenship to Mr. Quiverful.
(c) Give up his ambitions.
(d) Challenge the Bishop for his title.

3. How are the Thornes tied to Mr. Arabin?
(a) They are going to give him a place to stay.
(b) They are distant cousins.
(c) They own the property where his church is.
(d) They used to know him years ago.

4. Where do the Proudies go after Mr. Slope's sermon?
(a) Paris.
(b) Barchester.
(c) London.
(d) Home.

5. How many people live in the Thorne household?
(a) One.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

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

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

8. 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 not trustworthy.
(c) That Mr. Slope is right.
(d) That Mr. Slope confuses them.

9. In Chapter 6, who preaches at the church in Barchester as part of a challenge?
(a) Dr. Harding.
(b) The Archdeacon.
(c) Mr. Slope.
(d) Mr. Proudie.

10. In Chapter 2, what makes Dr. Harding scandalous?
(a) People thought he had been lying.
(b) People worried he had a girlfriend.
(c) People thought he had killed a man.
(d) People thought he made too much money.

11. In Chapter 4, how are Mr. Slope's religious beliefs described?
(a) New age.
(b) Strict.
(c) Open.
(d) Conflicted.

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

13. Who does Eleanor begin to befriend in Chapter 21?
(a) Mr. Slope.
(b) Mrs. Grantly.
(c) The Archdeacon.
(d) Mr. Arabin.

14. Dr. Stanhope and his wife lead what type of lifestyle?
(a) One of activity and involvement.
(b) One of parties and wastefulness.
(c) One of hard work and dedication.
(d) One of luxury and idleness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what position needs to be filled?

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

3. What is the Archdeacon's home known as?

4. Who gets to select the warden of Hiram's Hospital?

5. How does Mr. Arabin respond when he hears that Eleanor might marry Mr. Slope?

(see the answer keys)

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