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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mr. Arabin meet with in London to discuss his struggle with the Bishop?
(a) Mr. Slope.
(b) Dr. Gwynne.
(c) Mr. Stanhope.
(d) The Archbishop.

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

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

4. How long does it take Mr. Arabin and Eleanor to announce their engagement?
(a) A few hours.
(b) A few days.
(c) A few weeks.
(d) A few months.

5. In Chapter 33, who is Eleanor anxious to forgive?
(a) Bertie Stanhope.
(b) Mr. Slope.
(c) Charlotte Stanhope.
(d) Mr. Arabin.

6. How does Miss Thorne feel about her matchmaking plan?
(a) Thrilled.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Pleased.
(d) Worried.

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

8. Who does Eleanor run into after leaving the Thornes' party?
(a) Bertie.
(b) Mr. Slope.
(c) Charlotte.
(d) Mr. Arabin.

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

10. What does Mr. Slope want to do before word gets out about the Bishop's appointment of wardenship?
(a) Ask Eleanor to marry him.
(b) Stop the appointment.
(c) Write the signora.
(d) Visit London.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mr. Slope discuss the position of Dean of Barchester Cathedral with in Chapter 32?

2. Where does Bertie leave for?

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

4. How does Mr. Slope feel toward Eleanor after declaring his love for her?

5. Who fires Mr. Slope?

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