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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who upstages the signora's entrance at the Thorne's party?
(a) Countess de Courcy.
(b) Eleanor.
(c) The Lookalofts.
(d) Mr. Slope.

2. During the Thorne's party, what happens to the son of one of their tenants?
(a) He has too much to drink.
(b) He is thrown from a horse.
(c) He gets into a fight.
(d) He gets kicked out.

3. Who does Dr. Harding suggest for the deanery?
(a) Mr. Slope.
(b) Miss Thorne.
(c) Mr. Stanhope.
(d) Mr. Arabin.

4. What does Mr. Slope plan to do at the Thorne's party?
(a) Ask Eleanor to marry him.
(b) Leave early.
(c) Announce that he is the new Dean of Barchester Cathedral.
(d) Confess his feelings for the signora.

5. Where does the Bishop visit with the Archbishop to discuss the deanery?
(a) Neverfield.
(b) The Thorne estate.
(c) Barchester.
(d) London.

6. How does the author compare Mr. Arabin's religious beliefs to Eleanor's?
(a) His are more moderate.
(b) His are more strict.
(c) His change more often.
(d) His are a secret.

7. How does Mr. Slope lose some of his favoritism in the quest for the deanery?
(a) He spent too much time with the signora.
(b) He did not go to the cathedral.
(c) He gave another poor sermon.
(d) He spoke against the cathedral.

8. At the Thorne's party, what does Mr. Slope do when Eleanor tries to be alone?
(a) He leaves her alone.
(b) He watches her from a distance.
(c) He follows her.
(d) He makes fun of her.

9. Why does Mrs. Grantly have sympathy for her sister, Eleanor?
(a) Because Eleanor was quiet and shy.
(b) Because Eleanor went abroad for two months.
(c) Because Eleanor didn't want children.
(d) Because Eleanor married a clergyman.

10. What reason is given to Mr. Slope for his firing?
(a) His harassment of Eleanor.
(b) His relationship with the signora.
(c) His lies to gain power.
(d) His poor sermon.

11. Who is invited to the Thorne's party in Chapter 35?
(a) The upper class and their tenants.
(b) The Thorne's neighbors.
(c) The Bishop and his friends.
(d) Only members of the clergy.

12. How does Eleanor feel about Charlotte now that she is engaged?
(a) She wants Charlotte to apologize to her.
(b) She still feels hurt by Charlotte.
(c) She feels she does not need Charlotte.
(d) She misses Charlotte.

13. How does Eleanor feel about her father's offer of the deanery?
(a) She thinks it's really a trick.
(b) She agrees that he is too old.
(c) She can't decide how she feels.
(d) She wants him to take it.

14. Who does Eleanor want to move in with her?
(a) A new maid.
(b) Charlotte.
(c) Mr. Slope.
(d) Her father.

15. Who says they were "never so happy in their (lives)"?
(a) The Bishop.
(b) The Archdeacon.
(c) Mr. Slope.
(d) Dr. Harding.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Arabin tell the Archdeacon about Eleanor in Chapter 34?

2. How is Mr. Arabin informed of his position as Dean of Barchester Cathedral?

3. What does Charlotte try to convince her father to do in Chapter 45?

4. What makes Mr. Arabin angry at the Thorne's party?

5. Why are the tenant farmers angry with the Lookalofts?

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