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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Mrs. Proudie say that Mr. Slope will be fired?
(a) Because the people of Barchester voted him out.
(b) Because he has a poor work ethic.
(c) Because of his relationship with the signora.
(d) Because he wants to be Dean.

3. What does the signora tell Eleanor at their meeting?
(a) That Bertie loves her.
(b) That Dr. Stanhope loves her.
(c) That Mr. Slope loves her.
(d) That Mr. Arabin loves her.

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

5. Who is invited to the Thorne's party in Chapter 35?
(a) Only members of the clergy.
(b) The upper class and their tenants.
(c) The Bishop and his friends.
(d) The Thorne's neighbors.

6. Who fires Mr. Slope?
(a) The Bishop.
(b) Mr. Slope quits.
(c) The Archdeacon.
(d) The Archbishop.

7. Where does Bertie leave for?
(a) The Thorne estate.
(b) Eleanor's house.
(c) England.
(d) Italy.

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

9. 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.

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

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

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

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

14. Why does Eleanor wake up early the morning after the engagement?
(a) Because she could not sleep.
(b) Because she was hungry.
(c) Because she wanted to find Miss Thorne.
(d) Because she might run into Mr. Arabin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the Thorne's party,who does Mrs. Proudie suggest has a chance to become the new Dean of Barchester Cathedral?

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

3. Who does Dr. Gwynne support for wardenship of Hiram's Hospital?

4. Who upstages the signora's entrance at the Thorne's party?

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

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