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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. Who supports Mr. Slope in his quest for the deanery?
(a) Mr. Stanhope.
(b) The Bishop.
(c) A newspaper editor.
(d) The Archdeacon.

2. How does Eleanor feel about her father's offer of the deanery?
(a) She agrees that he is too old.
(b) She can't decide how she feels.
(c) She thinks it's really a trick.
(d) She wants him to take it.

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

4. How does the Archdeacon describe Eleanor and Mr. Arabin?
(a) Sneaky foxes.
(b) Faithful old dogs.
(c) Confused cats wandering aimlessly.
(d) Sly young turtle doves.

5. Who upstages the signora's entrance at the Thorne's party?
(a) The Lookalofts.
(b) Mr. Slope.
(c) Countess de Courcy.
(d) Eleanor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the Bishop visit with the Archbishop to discuss the deanery?

2. Who tells the Archdeacon about Eleanor's marriage plans?

3. At the Thorne's party, what does Mr. Slope do when Eleanor tries to be alone?

4. Who fires Mr. Slope?

5. Who says: "I like everything old-fashioned"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Mr. Arabin talk to the signora at the Thorne's party?

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

4. What makes the gathering at the Thorne estate in Chapter 33 complicated for Eleanor?

5. How does Eleanor describe her love for Mr. Arabin in Chapter 49?

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

7. How does the wardenship appointment affect Dr. Gwynne?

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

9. Why does the Archdeacon give everyone gifts on the day of Mr. Arabin and Eleanor's wedding?

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

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