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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 Charlotte try to convince her father to do in Chapter 45?
(a) Not kick Bertie out.
(b) Take Eleanor in.
(c) Give her money.
(d) Kick Bertie out.

2. What does Mr. Slope want to do before word gets out about the Bishop's appointment of wardenship?
(a) Visit London.
(b) Ask Eleanor to marry him.
(c) Write the signora.
(d) Stop the appointment.

3. What does Eleanor explain to her father at the Thorne's party?
(a) That she wants reform in the church.
(b) That she didn't want to come in the first place.
(c) That she does not like Mr. Slope.
(d) That she wants to move away.

4. Why does Eleanor wake up early the morning after the engagement?
(a) Because she could not sleep.
(b) Because she might run into Mr. Arabin.
(c) Because she was hungry.
(d) Because she wanted to find Miss Thorne.

5. What does the Archdeacon give Eleanor as a present on her wedding day?
(a) A box of pearls.
(b) A pony chair.
(c) A cob.
(d) A sapphire bracelet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Grantly have sympathy for her sister, Eleanor?

2. How long does Miss Thorne think it will take for Mr. Arabin to propose to Eleanor?

3. Why is Bertie supposed to propose to Eleanor?

4. How does Mr. Slope feel when he leaves the Stanhopes' in Chapter 46?

5. How does Dr. Harding respond to the news of Eleanor's engagement?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens in Chapter 39 when the Lookalofts join the upper class party?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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