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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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.

4. How does Mr. Slope feel toward Eleanor after declaring his love for her?
(a) He feels sad.
(b) He feels more in love than ever.
(c) He feels confused.
(d) He feels negatively toward her.

5. How is Mr. Arabin informed of his position as Dean of Barchester Cathedral?
(a) The Prime Minister visited him.
(b) A note from the minister.
(c) A note from the signora.
(d) Dr. Harding told him.

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

7. Why does Eleanor wake up early the morning after the engagement?
(a) Because she was hungry.
(b) Because she could not sleep.
(c) Because she wanted to find Miss Thorne.
(d) Because she might run into Mr. Arabin.

8. Why does Mrs. Proudie feel that Mr. Slope cannot be Dean of Barchester Cathedral?
(a) Because he does not have enough influence.
(b) Because he does not have enough money.
(c) Because his sermons are terrible.
(d) Because the Archdeacon is against him.

9. Why does Mrs. Proudie say that Mr. Slope will be fired?
(a) Because he wants to be Dean.
(b) Because the people of Barchester voted him out.
(c) Because he has a poor work ethic.
(d) Because of his relationship with the signora.

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

11. Where does the Bishop visit with the Archbishop to discuss the deanery?
(a) Barchester.
(b) Neverfield.
(c) The Thorne estate.
(d) London.

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

13. Why doesn't the Archdeacon believe that Eleanor will marry Mr. Arabin?
(a) Because he thinks she will marry Mr. Slope.
(b) Because Mr. Arabin told him otherwise.
(c) Because he didn't think the signora would allow it.
(d) Because he thinks they are a poor match.

14. Who goes to Oxford to talk Dr. Gwynne into supporting Mr. Arabin for Dean?
(a) Dr. Harding and Mr. Stanhope.
(b) Dr. Harding and Mr. Thorne.
(c) Dr. Harding and the Archdeacon.
(d) Dr. Harding and the Bishop.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Eleanor feel about Charlotte now that she is engaged?

2. Who does Dr. Harding suggest for the deanery?

3. Where is Mr. Slope planning on working?

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

5. At the Thorne's party, what does Mr. Slope do when Eleanor tries to be alone?

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