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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is first in the Harding family to learn that Dr. Harding has the wardenship?
(a) Eleanor.
(b) Dr. Harding.
(c) Mrs. Harding.
(d) Charlotte.

2. At the party in Chapter 11, what do Bertie and the Bishop discuss?
(a) Religious conversions.
(b) Foreign currency.
(c) A new cathedral.
(d) Barchester's debt.

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

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

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

6. In Chapter 3, who is described as controlling what Dr. Proudie does?
(a) God.
(b) Parliament.
(c) Mrs. Proudie.
(d) Mr. Slope.

7. How does Mr. Arabin feel when he stays with the Archdeacon?
(a) Alone and isolated.
(b) Intelligent and lucky.
(c) Confident and powerful.
(d) Worried and upset.

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

9. 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 secretly raised the salary of the warden.
(c) That he wants the position of warden himself.
(d) That he convinced Dr. Harding to turn down the wardenship.

10. How is Mr. Arabin described in terms of his religion?
(a) A quiet preacher.
(b) A well-established author.
(c) A rising star.
(d) A fierce debater.

11. Who becomes warden of Hiram's Hospital?
(a) Dr. Harding.
(b) Mr. Stanhope.
(c) Mr. Quiverful.
(d) Mr. Slope.

12. Who does the Archdeacon want as warden of Hiram's Hospital?
(a) Dr. Harding.
(b) Himself.
(c) Mrs. Proudie.
(d) Mr. Slope.

13. What does the Archdeacon feel he represents?
(a) The Parliament.
(b) Liberal movements.
(c) High church tradition.
(d) The common man.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 29, who comes to see Eleanor to discuss her relationship with Mr. Slope?

2. Who enjoys meeting the signora?

3. What do Mr. Stanhope and Charlotte discover about Bertie when they go through paperwork in Chapter 19?

4. What does the Archdeacon say will happen if Mr. Slope marries Eleanor?

5. How does Eleanor take part in a discussion about Mr. Slope with Mrs. Grantly?

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