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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Eleanor think when Mr. Slope comes to visit her to show his support for her father as warden?
(a) She realizes how much she likes him.
(b) She is not sure if she can trust him.
(c) She is positive he is trying to marry her.
(d) She decides she does not care for him.

2. How are the Thornes tied to Mr. Arabin?
(a) They are going to give him a place to stay.
(b) They own the property where his church is.
(c) They are distant cousins.
(d) They used to know him years ago.

3. Who does Mr. Arabin meet at a party at the Stanhope's in Chapter 24?
(a) The Archdeacon.
(b) The Bishop.
(c) The signora.
(d) His cousin.

4. What angers Mrs. Proudie at the party in Chapter 11?
(a) She spills her drink.
(b) Her couch is stained.
(c) Her dress gets torn.
(d) Mr. Proudie ignores her.

5. Who gets to select the warden of Hiram's Hospital?
(a) Parliament.
(b) The Archdeacon.
(c) The Bishop.
(d) The King.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Quiverful get to the Proudie's?

2. Who does the Archdeacon want as warden of Hiram's Hospital?

3. In Chapter 16, what causes a rift in Mr. Slope's relationship with Mrs. Proudie?

4. Why does Mr. Slope feel he will have power in Barchester?

5. How many people live in the Thorne household?

Short Essay Questions

1. When the Proudies announce they are having a party in Chapter 10, what are some of the concerns their guests feel?

2. What does the Archdeacon discover when he does research following Mr. Slope's sermon?

3. What happens to Mr. Slope and Mrs. Proudie's relationship after discussing the wardenship in Chapter 26?

4. Briefly describe the Stanhope's children.

5. What happens in Chapter 15 in regards to Mr. Slope and his role in filling the wardenship of Hiram's Hospital?

6. In Chapter 16, what role does Mrs. Proudie play in filling the wardenship?

7. What do the Proudies, Mr. Slope, and the Archdeacon debate during their meeting in Chapter 5?

8. What happens when Mr. Slope visits with Eleanor Bold and Susan Grantly?

9. How does Mr. Arabin discover that he is in love with Eleanor?

10. In Chapter 24, what happens between Mr. Slope and Mr. Quiverful in regards to the wardenship?

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