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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What makes Mr. Arabin angry at the Thorne's party?
(a) The food wasn't what he expected.
(b) The presence of the Lookalofts.
(c) Learning he might have a new job.
(d) Seeing Eleanor arrive with Mr. Slope.

3. What new job does the Bishop take on?
(a) A post in the House of Lords.
(b) He retires.
(c) Curate in a church.
(d) The position of Archbishop.

4. Where does the Archbishop live?
(a) Plumstead.
(b) Haverfield.
(c) London.
(d) Barchester.

5. Who describes Mr. Arabin as being "noble and good and high-minded"?
(a) Mrs. Bold.
(b) Charlotte.
(c) Dr. Harding.
(d) Eleanor.

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

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

8. Who is offered the position of Dean of Barchester Cathedral?
(a) Mr. Arabin.
(b) Mr. Slope.
(c) Dr. Stanhope.
(d) Dr. Harding.

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

10. 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 was stunned silent.
(d) He nearly cried.

11. How does Dr. Harding respond to the news of Eleanor's engagement?
(a) He is pleased and calm.
(b) He is shocked and excited.
(c) He is angry and confused.
(d) He is nervous and upset.

12. Who does the Archdeacon fear will become the new Dean of Barchester Cathedral?
(a) Mr. Slope.
(b) Mr. Proudie.
(c) Mr. Quiverful.
(d) Dr. Harding.

13. What does the deanery pay?
(a) 2000 a year.
(b) 100 a year.
(c) 200 a year.
(d) 1200 a year.

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

15. How does the Bishop treat Mr. Slope at the Thorne's party?
(a) The Bishop slights Mr. Slope.
(b) The Bishop mocks Mr. Slope.
(c) The Bishop hits Mr. Slope.
(d) The Bishop is kind to Mr. Slope.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who writes Eleanor a letter in Chapter 44?

2. Who thinks Mr. Arabin is disgracing himself by visiting the signora?

3. Who goes against the Thorne's wishes at their party?

4. Who tells the Archdeacon about Eleanor's marriage plans?

5. Who does Eleanor want to move in with her?

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