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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Eleanor want to move in with her?
(a) Mr. Slope.
(b) Her father.
(c) Charlotte.
(d) A new maid.

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

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

5. 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 spoke against the cathedral.
(c) He spent too much time with the signora.
(d) He gave another poor sermon.

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

7. At the Thorne's party,who does Mrs. Proudie suggest has a chance to become the new Dean of Barchester Cathedral?
(a) Mr. Slope.
(b) Mr. Arabin.
(c) Countess de Courcy.
(d) Dr. Stanhope.

8. At the Thorne's party, what does Mr. Slope do when Eleanor tries to be alone?
(a) He makes fun of her.
(b) He follows her.
(c) He leaves her alone.
(d) He watches her from a distance.

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

10. Where does Miss Thorne invite Mr. Arabin and Eleanor?
(a) London.
(b) A small town next to Barchester.
(c) Plumstead.
(d) To her house.

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

12. Where do the Stanhopes go before Eleanor's wedding?
(a) Italy.
(b) The United States.
(c) France.
(d) London.

13. What does Mr. Slope plan to do at the Thorne's party?
(a) Confess his feelings for the signora.
(b) Ask Eleanor to marry him.
(c) Announce that he is the new Dean of Barchester Cathedral.
(d) Leave early.

14. Who is suggested to Eleanor as a person to defend her honor?
(a) Mr. Arabin.
(b) Dr. Harding.
(c) Bertie.
(d) 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. Arabin loves her.
(d) That Mr. Slope loves her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Charlotte try to convince her father to do in Chapter 45?

2. Why doesn't the Archdeacon believe that Eleanor will marry Mr. Arabin?

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

4. What game does Mrs. Thorne want to play at the party?

5. Why does Mrs. Grantly have sympathy for her sister, Eleanor?

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