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

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

3. When Eleanor returns to Barchester, what has happened to the Dean of Barchester Cathedral?
(a) He has lost his job.
(b) He has challenged the Bishop for his title.
(c) He has had a stroke.
(d) He has left town.

4. After appointing a new warden, how do the Proudies act with each other?
(a) They refused to speak to each other.
(b) They argued for days.
(c) They were shyly pleased.
(d) They got along well.

5. How long does Miss Thorne think it will take for Mr. Arabin to propose to Eleanor?
(a) A few months to a year.
(b) Exactly 5 months.
(c) A couple of weeks.
(d) Over a year.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprises Mrs. Quiverful about the Archdeacon when they meet in Chapter 50?

2. Who is appointed warden of Hiram's Hospital?

3. Who fires Mr. Slope?

4. Who does the Archdeacon fear will become the new Dean of Barchester Cathedral?

5. In Chapter 32, who does the Bishop decide to give the wardenship to?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Eleanor respond when Mr. Slope follows her at the Thorne's party?

2. What factors make Mr. Arabin an agreeable candidate for Eleanor according to Dr. Harding?

3. What does the game of quintain mean to the Thornes?

4. Why does Charlotte suggest Bertie as a good person to defend Eleanor's honor?

5. What does Bertie do instead of proposing marriage to Eleanor?

6. What happens when Mr. Arabin tells Mrs. Grantly about his engagement?

7. In Chapter 45, why do Bertie and his father argue and what is the result?

8. What happens to Mr. Slope in London after being fired in Barchester?

9. How does Mrs. Proudie try to humiliate Mr. Slope in Chapter 51?

10. What does Eleanor tell her father after the Thorne's party?

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