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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 not surprised.
(c) He nearly cried.
(d) He was stunned silent.

2. How long does Miss Thorne think it will take for Mr. Arabin to propose to Eleanor?
(a) A couple of weeks.
(b) A few months to a year.
(c) Exactly 5 months.
(d) Over a year.

3. What does Mr. Arabin tell the Archdeacon about Eleanor in Chapter 34?
(a) That she stole some of his money.
(b) That she wants to run away.
(c) That she does not want to marry Mr. Slope.
(d) That she is trying to marry Mr. Slope.

4. Who thinks Mr. Arabin is disgracing himself by visiting the signora?
(a) Mr. Slope.
(b) Eleanor.
(c) Mrs. Grantly.
(d) The Archbishop.

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

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

7. How does Mr. Slope feel when he leaves the Stanhopes' in Chapter 46?
(a) Full of hatred.
(b) Full of peace.
(c) Horrified and scared.
(d) Sad and embarrassed.

8. What makes Miss Thorne want to set up Mr. Arabin and Eleanor?
(a) She hopes Eleanor will give her money.
(b) Rumors about Mr. Arabin and the signora.
(c) Eleanor asks for her help.
(d) She is bored.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Mr. Arabin's new job as Dean toasted?

2. What new job does the Bishop take on?

3. Where is the party in Chapter 33?

4. Why is Bertie supposed to propose to Eleanor?

5. Who says they were "never so happy in their (lives)"?

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