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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. Where does the Proudie family prefer to live?
(a) America.
(b) London.
(c) Barchester.
(d) Berkshire.

2. In Chapter 17, what does Mrs. Proudie tell Mr. Slope her role is?
(a) The power behind the throne.
(b) The silent supporter.
(c) The decider.
(d) The unquestioned master.

3. Who is first in the Harding family to learn that Dr. Harding has the wardenship?
(a) Eleanor.
(b) Dr. Harding.
(c) Charlotte.
(d) Mrs. Harding.

4. At the party in Chapter 11, what do Bertie and the Bishop discuss?
(a) Barchester's debt.
(b) Religious conversions.
(c) A new cathedral.
(d) Foreign currency.

5. How does Eleanor feel when she finds out that Mr. Arabin thinks she will marry Mr. Slope?
(a) Confused.
(b) Excited.
(c) Hurt.
(d) Worried.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dr. Stanhope and his wife lead what type of lifestyle?

2. In Chapter 4, how are Mr. Slope's religious beliefs described?

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

4. What do Mr. Stanhope and Charlotte discover about Bertie when they go through paperwork in Chapter 19?

5. Who does Mr. Slope visit in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Dr. Harding learn about the wardenship of Hiram's Hospital in Chapter 14, and how does he respond?

3. How does Mr. Slope run his church?

4. Describe Mr. Arabin's history with religion.

5. When Mrs. Proudie visits Mr. Slope in Chapter 17, what things does she tell him?

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

7. What surprises Eleanor about Mr. Arabin when they talk in Chapter 21?

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

9. How are the Thornes contrasted with the clergy of Barchester?

10. How does Bertie act at the Proudie's party in Chapter 11?

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