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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why doesn't Bertie propose to Eleanor?
(a) He knows Mr. Arabin loves her more.
(b) He is too afraid to.
(c) He doesn't want to stay in Barchester.
(d) He is afraid of Mr. Slope.

3. How is Mr. Arabin's new job as Dean toasted?
(a) With champagne.
(b) With a trip to Plumstead.
(c) With a quiet dinner.
(d) With bumpers of claret.

4. What does Eleanor do when Mr. Slope declares his love?
(a) She slaps his face.
(b) She cries.
(c) She returns the feeling.
(d) She laughs at him.

5. Who does the Archbishop feel is capable of being Dean of Barchester Cathedral?
(a) Mr. Slope.
(b) Himself.
(c) Dr. Harding.
(d) Mr. Arabin.

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

7. Where does Bertie leave for?
(a) The Thorne estate.
(b) England.
(c) Eleanor's house.
(d) Italy.

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

9. Where is Mr. Slope planning on working?
(a) At Hiram's Hospital.
(b) At Mr. Quiverful's old church.
(c) At a newspaper in London.
(d) A church in London.

10. Who ends up whispering the name of Mr. Arabin to a "distinguished person" in regards to the deanery?
(a) Dr. Gwynne.
(b) The Bishop.
(c) The Master of Lazarus.
(d) The marquis.

11. After appointing a new warden, how do the Proudies act with each other?
(a) They argued for days.
(b) They were shyly pleased.
(c) They got along well.
(d) They refused to speak to each other.

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

13. Who supports Mr. Slope in his quest for the deanery?
(a) A newspaper editor.
(b) The Archdeacon.
(c) The Bishop.
(d) Mr. Stanhope.

14. Who tells the Archdeacon about Eleanor's marriage plans?
(a) Mr. Arabin.
(b) The signora.
(c) Dr. Harding.
(d) Eleanor.

15. 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 spoke against the cathedral.
(c) He did not go to the cathedral.
(d) He gave another poor sermon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the Bishop visit with the Archbishop to discuss the deanery?

2. Why does Mr. Slope quickly return to town at the end of Chapter 40?

3. Who describes Mr. Arabin as being "noble and good and high-minded"?

4. What new job does the Bishop take on?

5. What article does Mr. Slope threaten to write?

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