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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many possible candidates for the deanery does the Prime Minister consider?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

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

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

4. Where is Mr. Slope planning on working?
(a) At Mr. Quiverful's old church.
(b) At Hiram's Hospital.
(c) A church in London.
(d) At a newspaper in London.

5. Who upstages the signora's entrance at the Thorne's party?
(a) Countess de Courcy.
(b) The Lookalofts.
(c) Eleanor.
(d) Mr. Slope.

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

7. How does Mr. Arabin feel when he is asked to become Dean of Barchester Cathedral?
(a) He was stunned silent.
(b) He was not surprised.
(c) He nearly cried.
(d) He did not want the position.

8. 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) Dr. Stanhope.
(d) Countess de Courcy.

9. Who is suggested to Eleanor as a person to defend her honor?
(a) The Bishop.
(b) Bertie.
(c) Dr. Harding.
(d) Mr. Arabin.

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

11. Who does Dr. Harding suggest for the deanery?
(a) Mr. Slope.
(b) Mr. Arabin.
(c) Miss Thorne.
(d) Mr. Stanhope.

12. 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 angry and confused.
(d) He is shocked and excited.

13. Who is appointed warden of Hiram's Hospital?
(a) Dr. Harding.
(b) Mr. Slope.
(c) Mr. Stanhope.
(d) Mr. Quiverful.

14. How does the Archdeacon describe Eleanor and Mr. Arabin?
(a) Faithful old dogs.
(b) Confused cats wandering aimlessly.
(c) Sneaky foxes.
(d) Sly young turtle doves.

15. After appointing a new warden, how do the Proudies act with each other?
(a) They got along well.
(b) They argued for days.
(c) They were shyly pleased.
(d) They refused to speak to each other.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mr. Slope plan to do at the Thorne's party?

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

4. Who tells Mr. Slope that he did get the position of Dean?

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

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