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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Bertie supposed to propose to Eleanor?
(a) Because he wants to save her.
(b) Because of his love.
(c) Because of a dare.
(d) Because of his debt.

3. What does Charlotte try to convince her father to do in Chapter 45?
(a) Kick Bertie out.
(b) Not kick Bertie out.
(c) Take Eleanor in.
(d) Give her money.

4. Why are the tenant farmers angry with the Lookalofts?
(a) They are breaking up their family.
(b) They sold their farm.
(c) They tricked the Thornes.
(d) They joined the upper class party.

5. How old is Johnny when Eleanor remarries?
(a) Five.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

6. What game does Mrs. Thorne want to play at the party?
(a) Euchre.
(b) Tic Tac Toe.
(c) Quintain.
(d) Poker.

7. How does Mr. Arabin feel when he is asked to become Dean of Barchester Cathedral?
(a) He did not want the position.
(b) He was stunned silent.
(c) He nearly cried.
(d) He was not surprised.

8. Why does Mr. Slope quickly return to town at the end of Chapter 40?
(a) He was feeling ignored at the party.
(b) The Dean has died.
(c) He was tired.
(d) He couldn't be near Eleanor.

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

10. 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.

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

12. Who does Dr. Gwynne support for wardenship of Hiram's Hospital?
(a) Dr. Harding.
(b) Himself.
(c) Mr. Slope.
(d) Mr. Quiverful.

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

14. What does Bertie do as his father yells at him after the Thornes' party?
(a) He walks away.
(b) He laughs.
(c) He cries.
(d) He draws.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Eleanor feel about the Stanhopes at the end of Chapter 42?

2. Who ends up whispering the name of Mr. Arabin to a "distinguished person" in regards to the deanery?

3. How many possible candidates for the deanery does the Prime Minister consider?

4. Who says: "I like everything old-fashioned"?

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

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