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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What game does Mrs. Thorne want to play at the party?
(a) Quintain.
(b) Tic Tac Toe.
(c) Poker.
(d) Euchre.

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

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

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

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

6. How does Mr. Slope feel when he leaves the Stanhopes' in Chapter 46?
(a) Full of hatred.
(b) Horrified and scared.
(c) Sad and embarrassed.
(d) Full of peace.

7. 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.

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

9. Who does Mr. Slope discuss the position of Dean of Barchester Cathedral with in Chapter 32?
(a) The Bishop.
(b) The current Dean of Barchester Cathedral.
(c) The Archbishop.
(d) The Archdeacon.

10. How does Eleanor feel about Charlotte now that she is engaged?
(a) She misses Charlotte.
(b) She wants Charlotte to apologize to her.
(c) She feels she does not need Charlotte.
(d) She still feels hurt by Charlotte.

11. How does Mr. Slope feel toward Eleanor after declaring his love for her?
(a) He feels more in love than ever.
(b) He feels negatively toward her.
(c) He feels sad.
(d) He feels confused.

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

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

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

15. Who thinks Mr. Arabin is disgracing himself by visiting the signora?
(a) Mr. Slope.
(b) Eleanor.
(c) The Archbishop.
(d) Mrs. Grantly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says: "You are not destined to be son-in-law to a dean"?

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

3. How long does Miss Thorne think it will take for Mr. Arabin to propose to Eleanor?

4. What does Eleanor explain to her father at the Thorne's party?

5. Where does Bertie leave for?

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