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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Who says: "You are not destined to be son-in-law to a dean"?
(a) Dr. Harding.
(b) Mr. Arabin.
(c) The Prime Minister.
(d) The Archdeacon.

3. What does Eleanor do when Mr. Slope declares his love?
(a) She slaps his face.
(b) She cries.
(c) She returns the feeling.
(d) She laughs at him.

4. Why are the tenant farmers angry with the Lookalofts?
(a) They tricked the Thornes.
(b) They sold their farm.
(c) They are breaking up their family.
(d) They joined the upper class party.

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

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

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

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

9. Who does Eleanor see Mr. Arabin with after leaving the Thornes' party?
(a) The signora.
(b) A strange woman.
(c) Dr. Harding.
(d) Charlotte.

10. What does the Archdeacon give Eleanor as a present on her wedding day?
(a) A cob.
(b) A sapphire bracelet.
(c) A pony chair.
(d) A box of pearls.

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

12. What reason is given to Mr. Slope for his firing?
(a) His lies to gain power.
(b) His relationship with the signora.
(c) His harassment of Eleanor.
(d) His poor sermon.

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

14. Who ends up whispering the name of Mr. Arabin to a "distinguished person" in regards to the deanery?
(a) The Bishop.
(b) The marquis.
(c) The Master of Lazarus.
(d) Dr. Gwynne.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Mr. Arabin informed of his position as Dean of Barchester Cathedral?

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

3. Who supports Mr. Slope in his quest for the deanery?

4. Who goes to Oxford to talk Dr. Gwynne into supporting Mr. Arabin for Dean?

5. What article does Mr. Slope threaten to write?

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