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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 surprises Mrs. Quiverful about the Archdeacon when they meet in Chapter 50?
(a) He doesn't know the news about Eleanor's engagement.
(b) He is kind to her.
(c) He slaps her.
(d) He speaks ill of the Bishop.

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

3. Who goes to Oxford to talk Dr. Gwynne into supporting Mr. Arabin for Dean?
(a) Dr. Harding and Mr. Thorne.
(b) Dr. Harding and the Archdeacon.
(c) Dr. Harding and the Bishop.
(d) Dr. Harding and Mr. Stanhope.

4. How does Miss Thorne feel about her matchmaking plan?
(a) Pleased.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Worried.
(d) Thrilled.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the Archbishop live?

2. What does the author compare the end of a novel to?

3. How long does it take Mr. Arabin and Eleanor to announce their engagement?

4. Where does Bertie leave for?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the Lookalofts go against the wishes of the Thornes at their party?

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

3. Why does Dr. Harding visit Hiram's Hospital in Chapter 52?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why does Dr. Harding feel he is a poor candidate for the deanery?

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