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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. Why does Mrs. Grantly have sympathy for her sister, Eleanor?
(a) Because Eleanor went abroad for two months.
(b) Because Eleanor was quiet and shy.
(c) Because Eleanor didn't want children.
(d) Because Eleanor married a clergyman.

2. Where does the Archbishop live?
(a) Barchester.
(b) Haverfield.
(c) Plumstead.
(d) London.

3. Why does Mr. Slope quickly return to town at the end of Chapter 40?
(a) He couldn't be near Eleanor.
(b) He was tired.
(c) The Dean has died.
(d) He was feeling ignored at the party.

4. How does Eleanor feel about the Stanhopes at the end of Chapter 42?
(a) She feels confused.
(b) She feels welcome.
(c) She feels used.
(d) She feels afraid.

5. Who does Eleanor run into after leaving the Thornes' party?
(a) Mr. Arabin.
(b) Bertie.
(c) Mr. Slope.
(d) Charlotte.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eleanor do when Mr. Slope declares his love?

2. Who is offered the position of Dean of Barchester Cathedral?

3. At the Thorne's party,who does Mrs. Proudie suggest has a chance to become the new Dean of Barchester Cathedral?

4. What does Bertie do as his father yells at him after the Thornes' party?

5. Who does Mr. Slope discuss the position of Dean of Barchester Cathedral with in Chapter 32?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Eleanor want to tell the Archdeacon about her engagement to Mr. Arabin?

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

3. What things does Mr. Arabin do when he goes to London in Chapter 34?

4. What does Mr. Slope do in Chapter 32 to try to become Dean of Barchester Cathedral?

5. Why does Miss Thorne feel Eleanor would be a good wife for Mr. Arabin?

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

7. Why do the conservatives of Barchester fear that Mr. Slope will become the next Dean of Barchester Cathedral?

8. When Mr. Slope visits in Chapter 46, what does the signora do to scare him away?

9. When the Archdeacon runs into Mrs. Quiverful in Chapter 50, what does he say to her?

10. What role does Dr. Harding play in helping Mr. Arabin become Dean?

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