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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says: "You are not destined to be son-in-law to a dean"?
(a) Dr. Harding.
(b) The Prime Minister.
(c) The Archdeacon.
(d) Mr. Arabin.

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

3. Who does Mr. Slope discuss the position of Dean of Barchester Cathedral with in Chapter 32?
(a) The Archdeacon.
(b) The Archbishop.
(c) The current Dean of Barchester Cathedral.
(d) The Bishop.

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

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

6. When Eleanor returns to Barchester, what has happened to the Dean of Barchester Cathedral?
(a) He has lost his job.
(b) He has challenged the Bishop for his title.
(c) He has had a stroke.
(d) He has left town.

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

8. Who tells Mr. Slope that he did get the position of Dean?
(a) The Bishop.
(b) Mrs. Proudie.
(c) Mr. Arabin.
(d) Sir Nicholas.

9. Who is suggested to Eleanor as a person to defend her honor?
(a) The Bishop.
(b) Dr. Harding.
(c) Mr. Arabin.
(d) Bertie.

10. In Chapter 32, who does the Bishop decide to give the wardenship to?
(a) Dr. Harding.
(b) Mr. Quiverful.
(c) Mr. Slope.
(d) A stranger.

11. 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 couldn't be near Eleanor.
(d) He was tired.

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

13. Who writes Eleanor a letter in Chapter 44?
(a) Mr. Slope.
(b) The Bishop.
(c) The signora.
(d) Mr. Arabin.

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

15. What does the signora tell Eleanor at their meeting?
(a) That Bertie loves her.
(b) That Mr. Arabin loves her.
(c) That Mr. Slope loves her.
(d) That Dr. Stanhope loves her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mr. Arabin meet with in London to discuss his struggle with the Bishop?

2. Who does the Archdeacon fear will become the new Dean of Barchester Cathedral?

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

4. Why doesn't Bertie propose to Eleanor?

5. Where do the Stanhopes go before Eleanor's wedding?

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