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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. In Chapter 1, what position needs to be filled?
(a) Town Priest.
(b) Archdeacon.
(c) King of England.
(d) Bishop of Barchester.

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 used to know him years ago.
(d) They are distant cousins.

3. After being unable to arrange a meeting with Dr. Harding, what does Mr. Slope do?
(a) Write a letter to Eleanor.
(b) Give the wardenship to Mr. Quiverful.
(c) Write a letter to the signora.
(d) Resign from his position.

4. What makes Mr. Slope's relationship with the signora complicated?
(a) She lives far away.
(b) She is ill.
(c) She is disinterested in him.
(d) She is married.

5. What makes the Archdeacon feel that Eleanor has disgraced herself?
(a) Because she gambled away her money.
(b) Because she has been dating two men.
(c) Because she receives letters from Mr. Slope.
(d) Because she is friends with the signora.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who can go to Hiram's Hospital?

2. In Chapter 26, who meets to discuss the wardenship?

3. In Chapter 27, why can't Mr. Slope arrange a meeting with Dr. Harding?

4. In Chapter 2, what makes Dr. Harding scandalous?

5. What has Dr. Stanhope done while collecting his salary from the church?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Archdeacon tell Eleanor about her relationship with Mr. Slope?

2. In Chapter 12, what changes does Mr. Slope suggest for Hiram's Hospital?

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

4. How does Mr. Slope run his church?

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

6. What does Mr. Slope write in his letter to Eleanor in Chapter 27?

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

8. How does Eleanor's family react to the letter from Mr. Slope?

9. In Chapter 2, what does the bill Parliament passes mean to Hiram's Hospital?

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

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