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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does the Archdeacon support Mr. Arabin as the new Dean?
(a) Because Dr. Harding tells him to.
(b) Because he thinks Mr. Arabin is very fair.
(c) Because Mr. Slope loses power.
(d) Because the signora tells him to.

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

4. What surprises Mrs. Quiverful about the Archdeacon when they meet in Chapter 50?
(a) He slaps her.
(b) He speaks ill of the Bishop.
(c) He doesn't know the news about Eleanor's engagement.
(d) He is kind to her.

5. How does the Bishop treat Mr. Slope at the Thorne's party?
(a) The Bishop slights Mr. Slope.
(b) The Bishop mocks Mr. Slope.
(c) The Bishop is kind to Mr. Slope.
(d) The Bishop hits Mr. Slope.

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

7. Who says they were "never so happy in their (lives)"?
(a) Mr. Slope.
(b) Dr. Harding.
(c) The Bishop.
(d) The Archdeacon.

8. What does the Archdeacon tell Mr. Arabin about his wedding?
(a) He says he wants to perform the service.
(b) He says that a good wedding takes place in winter.
(c) He doesn't mention the wedding.
(d) He says it's a bad idea.

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

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

11. What does Eleanor explain to her father at the Thorne's party?
(a) That she does not like Mr. Slope.
(b) That she didn't want to come in the first place.
(c) That she wants to move away.
(d) That she wants reform in the church.

12. Why is Bertie supposed to propose to Eleanor?
(a) Because of his debt.
(b) Because of a dare.
(c) Because of his love.
(d) Because he wants to save her.

13. What makes Mr. Arabin angry at the Thorne's party?
(a) Learning he might have a new job.
(b) The food wasn't what he expected.
(c) Seeing Eleanor arrive with Mr. Slope.
(d) The presence of the Lookalofts.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Eleanor returns to Barchester, what has happened to the Dean of Barchester Cathedral?

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

3. How does the author compare Mr. Arabin's religious beliefs to Eleanor's?

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

5. During the Thorne's party, what happens to the son of one of their tenants?

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